Players like Pierrick Capelle
CM/CDMAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierrick Capelle's profile ↗
Pierrick Capelle is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Angers in Ligue 2, with 16 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Capelle include Gvidas Gineitis from Torino, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Daichi Kamada of Crystal Palace, with a fit score of 81/100. Rocco Reitz from Borussia M'gladbach also shares a comparable role, boasting a fit score of 82/100.
About Pierrick Capelle
Pierrick Capelle is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with precise long-range passing and contributing with timely goals. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his positional peers, he showcases reliability and quality, particularly in his ability to score from outside the box. While not known for dominating duels, his durability is a plus, having missed only a handful of games over the last three seasons. Capelle's experience and vision make him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 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↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (Sparta Rotterdam) 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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