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, with a notable record of 35 appearances, 15 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace João Pedro include Gerard Moreno from Villarreal, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Álvaro Rodriguez from Elche, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both provide a tactical fit that aligns closely with João Pedro's playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Marcus Thuramsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €52m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Dominic Solankesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €31m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Fábio Silvasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 24 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Pedro
≈ 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
≈ 100% João Pedro · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Pedro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) does the closest job to João Pedro, at 94/100 on profile. Álvaro Rodriguez and Omar Marmoush 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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