Who should replace Pepelu?
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepelu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pepelu, the best-fitting central midfielders are Roberto Gagliardini, Bryan Cristante, Jefferson Lerma. Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Roberto Gagliardini at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pepelu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | AS Roma | 32 | €5.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepelu
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepelu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) does the closest job to Pepelu, at 93/100 on profile. Bryan Cristante and Jefferson Lerma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepelu?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pepelu?
Doppel learns Pepelu's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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