Who should replace Pepe?
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe's profile ↗
Pepe is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 22 appearances in the current season. Players who can replace Pepe include Eric Smith from FC St. Pauli, with a fit score of 86/100, and Robin Pröpper from FC Twente, who has a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for players similar to Pepe, these options provide strong tactical fits for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €57m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) does the closest job to Pepe, at 94/100 on profile. Eric Smith and Eric García follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepe?
Yes — André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pepe?
Doppel learns Pepe's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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