Players like Nicolas Pépé
RM/ST/RWVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pépé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Pépé are Désiré Doué, Bukayo Saka, Bryan Mbeumo. Doppel rates Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) a 84/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leon Bailey scores 86/100 at about €13m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Pépé is a dynamic attacking midfielder/forward, excelling as a creative playmaker with a flair for generating goal-scoring opportunities. His top 5% Sofascore rating highlights his elite status, underpinned by exceptional metrics in key passes, successful dribbles, and big chances created. While he boasts impressive attacking prowess, his injury history has seen him miss significant game time, raising concerns about his durability. Nonetheless, when fit, Pépé is a game-changer capable of influencing matches with his creativity and skill.
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 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 97 | 84 |
| 2 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 27 | €73m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €164m | 96 | 85 |
| 5 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €237m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Olympiacos FC | 29 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Juventus | 27 | €9.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 12 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €54m | 95 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pépé
≈ 100% Nicolas Pépé · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 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: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Pépé?
Statistically, Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Pépé — a 84/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Pépé?
By Doppel's fit score, Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) is the closest profile to Nicolas Pépé, with a 84/100 overall match. Bukayo Saka and Bryan Mbeumo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Pépé?
Yes. Leon Bailey (Olympiacos FC) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €13m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Pépé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Pépé's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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