Players like Ricardo Pepi
STPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Pepi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ricardo Pepi are Harry Kane, Jonathan Burkardt, Loïs Openda. Doppel rates Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Robert Lewandowski scores 84/100 at about €6.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ricardo Pepi is a clinical goal-scorer with a knack for finding the back of the net, exemplified by his elite non-penalty goal rate and exceptional finishing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he consistently impacts matches, contributing significantly in the attacking third. While his defensive contributions may not be his forte, his scoring prowess and ability to capitalize on opportunities make him a key asset for PSV. His durability, however, raises concerns, as he has missed a notable number of games due to injury.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ricardo Pepi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Odsonne Édouardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Pepi
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ricardo Pepi?
Statistically, Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Ricardo Pepi — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Pepi?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Ricardo Pepi, with a 84/100 overall match. Jonathan Burkardt and Loïs Openda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ricardo Pepi?
Yes. Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ricardo Pepi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ricardo Pepi's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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