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 seeking the best replacement for Pepi, Loïs Openda from Olympique Lyonnais offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 88/100, while Santiago Giménez of AC Milan closely follows with a fit score of 87/100. These players demonstrate similar attributes and capabilities, making them ideal alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kanesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €65m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Lautaro Martínezsimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €80m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Viktor Gyökeressimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €61m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Ollie Watkinssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 31 | €26m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €88m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 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, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Pepi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /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. Jonathan Burkardt and Loïs Openda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ricardo Pepi?
Yes — Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) plays a similar striker role at roughly €6.5m, a 84/100 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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