Players like Pedri
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pedri are Exequiel Palacios, Malik Tillman, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pedri is a dynamic ball-playing midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep, showcasing elite vision and passing accuracy in the final third. His top 1% Sofascore rating highlights his exceptional quality, with impressive metrics in touches and long balls per 90 minutes. While he can struggle in aerial duels, his creativity and reliability in distribution make him a vital asset for Barcelona, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pedri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedri
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pedri?
Statistically, Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Pedri — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pedri?
By Doppel's fit score, Exequiel Palacios (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Pedri, with a 84/100 overall match. Malik Tillman and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pedri?
Yes. Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pedri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pedri'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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