Players like Pedri
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pedri are Exequiel Palacios, Rodri, Malik Tillman. Doppel rates Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) 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 September 2026.
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Pedri is a dynamic, ball-playing central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play with pinpoint accuracy and vision. Ranking in the top 1% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers precise final-third passes and long balls, making him a pivotal figure in Barcelona's attack. While his aerial duels may not be his forte, his creative influence and durability in terms of minutes played this season showcase his importance to the team, despite a history of injury setbacks.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 96 | 84 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
* 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: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pedri?
By Doppel's fit score, Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Pedri, with a 84/100 overall match. Rodri and Malik Tillman 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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