Players like Nicolas Pépé
ST/RM/RWTrabzonspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pépé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Pépé are Gerard Moreno, Bukayo Saka, Désiré Doué. Doppel rates Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) a 88/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 88/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Pépé is a dynamic winger known for his ability to create and convert chances, thriving as a playmaker on the flanks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in key passes and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat in the final third. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he consistently showcases his elite-level creativity and impact on the pitch, making him a valuable asset for Trabzonspor.
Strengths: Key passes, Successful dribbles, Big chances created. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Pépé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 97 | 84 |
| 4 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 96 | 84 |
| 5 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 95 | 85 |
| 9 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 95 | 84 |
| 12 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pépé
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Pépé?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Nicolas Pépé, with a 88/100 overall match. Bukayo Saka and Désiré Doué are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Pépé?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 88/100 at roughly €2.4m.
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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