Who should replace Pepê?
CM/CDMVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitPepê's profile ↗
Pepê is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, with 14 appearances and 657 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Pepê, Merveille Papela from Darmstadt 98 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 76/100, while Simone Tronchin of Südtirol and Malcolm Viltard from FCV Dender both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 74/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simone Tronchinsimilar↗ | Südtirol | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 74 |
| 2 | Merveille Papelasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €600k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Espen Van Eesimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 23 | €1.2m | 89 | 74 |
| 5 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €4.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 22 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pepê
≈ 100% Pepê · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pepê · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pepê · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pepê?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Simone Tronchin (Südtirol) does the closest job to Pepê, at 90/100 on profile. Merveille Papela and Malcolm Viltard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pepê?
Yes — Merveille Papela (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pepê?
Doppel learns Pepê's role profile from his 2025 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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