Who should replace Pepe?
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepe's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pepe, the best-fitting centre backs are Robin Pröpper, Gian Marco Ferrari, Léo Pereira. Robin Pröpper (FC Twente) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gian Marco Ferrari at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pepe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Gian Marco Ferrarisimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 34 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Gonçalo Ináciosimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 25 | €42m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €57m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepe
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pepe · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /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 93/100 on profile. Gian Marco Ferrari and Léo Pereira follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepe?
Yes — Gian Marco Ferrari (Sassuolo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 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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