Who should replace João Pedro?
ST/CAMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Pedro's profile ↗
João Pedro is a striker/attacking midfielder for Chelsea in the Premier League, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 15 goals and providing 5 assists. Players who can replace João Pedro include Gerard Moreno from Villarreal, with a fit score of 86/100, and Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical alignment for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | Benfica | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €31m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Pedro
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Pedro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adam Hložek (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to João Pedro, at 94/100 on profile. Gerard Moreno and Álvaro Rodriguez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Pedro?
Yes — Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role at roughly €2.4m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Pedro?
Doppel learns João Pedro's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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