Players like Nicolas Pépé
ST/RM/RWVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pépé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Pépé are Dani Raba, Leon Bailey, Rafael Leão. Doppel rates Dani Raba (Leganés) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Raba scores 85/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Pépé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 94 | 83 |
| 12 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pépé
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Pépé?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Raba (Leganés) is the closest profile to Nicolas Pépé, with a 85/100 overall match. Leon Bailey and Rafael Leão are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Pépé?
Yes. Dani Raba (Leganés) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Pépé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Pépé's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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