Players like Pierrick Capelle
CM/CDMAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierrick Capelle's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierrick Capelle are Gvidas Gineitis, Daichi Kamada, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ayoni Santos scores 81/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pierrick Capelle is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing a knack for precision with long balls and a surprising scoring touch from midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 47% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality and reliability, missing only eight games in the last three seasons. While his duels won and chance creation metrics may not stand out, his ability to contribute goals and control the tempo make him a valuable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierrick Capelle
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierrick Capelle
≈ 100% Pierrick Capelle · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pierrick Capelle · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pierrick Capelle · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pierrick Capelle?
Statistically, Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Pierrick Capelle — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pierrick Capelle?
By Doppel's fit score, Gvidas Gineitis (Torino) is the closest profile to Pierrick Capelle, with a 81/100 overall match. Daichi Kamada and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierrick Capelle?
Yes. Ayoni Santos (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierrick Capelle?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierrick Capelle's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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