Who should replace Pepelu?
CM/CDMValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepelu's profile ↗
Pepelu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Valencia in La Liga, with 31 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Pepelu, Santi Comesaña of Villarreal offers a fit score of 82/100, while Roberto Gagliardini from Hellas Verona provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 81/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them suitable options for clubs seeking to fill Pepelu's position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepelu
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pepelu · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepelu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) does the closest job to Pepelu, at 94/100 on profile. Jefferson Lerma and Bryan Cristante follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepelu?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 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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