Players like Ayoze Pérez
ST/LWVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAyoze Pérez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ayoze Pérez are Anton Kade, Morgan Guilavogui, Dango Ouattara. Doppel rates Anton Kade (FC Augsburg) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Raúl Jiménez scores 83/100 at about €3.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ayoze Pérez is a dynamic forward known for his aggressive pressing and ability to win duels, making him a relentless attacking threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and successful dribbles, showcasing his all-around quality. While he has struggled with injuries over the past few seasons, his contributions when on the pitch are vital for Villarreal, as he combines technical skill with a tenacious work rate.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ayoze Pérez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €10m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Morgan Guilavoguisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €4.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Dango Ouattarasimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €36m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Schadesimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Ansu Fatisimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 32 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ayoze Pérez
≈ 100% Ayoze Pérez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ayoze Pérez · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ayoze Pérez · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ayoze Pérez?
By Doppel's fit score, Anton Kade (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Ayoze Pérez, with a 86/100 overall match. Morgan Guilavogui and Dango Ouattara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ayoze Pérez?
Yes. Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €3.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ayoze Pérez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ayoze Pérez'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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