Players like Pepe
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pepe are Robin Pröpper, Eric Smith, Eric García. Doppel rates Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luke Ayling scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pepe is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball, showcasing elite accuracy with long passes and final-third deliveries. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his positional peers, he consistently influences the game from the back with his vision and precision, while also contributing key passes. Despite a slight dip in clearance and aerial duel metrics, his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for FC Porto.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pepe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepe?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Pepe, with a 83/100 overall match. Eric Smith and Eric García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pepe?
Yes. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pepe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pepe's 2023/24 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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