Who should replace Ricardo Pepi?
STPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Pepi's profile ↗
Ricardo Pepi is a striker for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 16 goals and providing 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Pepi, Santiago Giménez from Feyenoord offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100. Myron Boadu, playing for VfL Bochum, is also a viable option with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lautaro Martínezsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €80m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 34 | €6.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Pepi
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Pepi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Kane (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Ricardo Pepi, at 95/100 on profile. Myron Boadu and Jonathan Burkardt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ricardo Pepi?
Yes — Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.8m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ricardo Pepi?
Doppel learns Ricardo Pepi'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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