Players like Pepelu
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepelu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pepelu are Roberto Gagliardini, Santi Comesaña, Alex Scott. Doppel rates Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roberto Gagliardini scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pepelu is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating play from midfield with his exceptional passing range and accuracy. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he showcases elite distribution skills, ranking in the top 3% for accurate long balls and 5% for crosses. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring he consistently contributes to Valencia's midfield stability.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pepelu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepelu
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepelu?
By Doppel's fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) is the closest profile to Pepelu, with a 81/100 overall match. Santi Comesaña and Alex Scott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pepelu?
Yes. Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pepelu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pepelu'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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