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Players like Zé Pedro

CB/RBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Pedro's profile ↗

The players most similar to Zé Pedro are Rio Hillen, Nacho Vidal, Olivier Aertssen. Doppel rates Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Zé Pedro

Zé Pedro is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his strong positional awareness and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 43% of his peers, he excels in touches and defensive actions, ranking in the top 14% for touches per 90 and the top 22% for clearances. His durability stands out, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable option in the backline. However, he may struggle in aerial duels, which could limit his effectiveness against physical forwards.

Strengths: Touches, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Zé Pedro

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Rio Hillensimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k9183
2Nacho Vidalsimilar↗Real Oviedo31€1.3m8982
3Olivier Aertssensimilar↗PEC Zwolle22€600k8882
4Kellen Fishersimilar↗Norwich City22€2.9m8881
5Arnau Martínezsimilar↗Girona FC23€11m8782
6Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town30€1.0m8781
7Bebetosimilar↗Tondela36€100k8781
8Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗Burnley24€3.1m8682
9Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗NAC Breda21€600k8685
10Saël Kumbedisimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg21€12m8682
11Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗Olympique Lyonnais29€11m8682
12Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m8681

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Zé Pedro

1. Rio HillenNAC Breda83/100

≈ 100% Zé Pedro · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90

2. Nacho VidalReal Oviedo82/100

≈ 100% Zé Pedro · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90

3. Olivier AertssenPEC Zwolle82/100

≈ 100% Zé Pedro · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Zé Pedro?

By Doppel's fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Zé Pedro, with a 83/100 overall match. Nacho Vidal and Olivier Aertssen are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Pedro?

Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Pedro?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Pedro's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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