Players like Pepe
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe's profile ↗
Pepe is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 22 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1885 minutes. Players similar to Pepe include Robin Pröpper from FC Twente with a fit score of 83/100, and Eric Smith of FC St. Pauli, who has a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable players are Eric García from Barcelona and Lewis Dunk of Brighton, both with fit scores of 84/100.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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