AI DNA Similarity
Best Alternatives to Pepê
Players most similar to Pepê (Attacker, €20.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
Top 3 Alternatives to Pepê
- 1.Óscar Perea88% DNA match·AVS€5.2M
- 2.Ricardo Horta87% DNA match·Sporting Braga€10.0M
- 3.Nicolas Pépé87% DNA match·Villarreal€6.0M
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.
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Intelligence Verdict
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“A Forward....”
See Full Verdict + Share Card →Playing Style Analysis
A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). The three most similar players to Pepê by playing style are:
- Óscar Perea(88% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90) and a constant goal threat (2.9 shots/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.9 dispossessed/90).
- Ricardo Horta(87% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.65 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and top 10% scorer in the league.
- Nicolas Pépé(87% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.31 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.4/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.68 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.7 dispossessed/90).
Transfer Intelligence
Óscar Perea delivers 88% of the same playing style, at 74% lower cost (€5.2M vs €20.0M), with 0.14 goals per 90 at age 20. That's 119% of Pepê's output in goals per 90 — a credible like-for-like option.
Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →
Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity
#1
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Óscar Perea
AVS · Liga Portugal
Colombia20y
G/900.14
A/900.00
Inside Forward
Last 5: ↓ Dipvs Pepê: €15M cheaper · 9y younger
88% match
€5.2M
#2
R
Ricardo Horta
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal
Portugal31yContract 2028
G/900.65
A/900.17
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: → Stablevs Pepê: €10M cheaper · 2y older · +0.53 G/90
87% match
€10.0M
#3
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Nicolas Pépé
Villarreal · La Liga
Ivory Coast30yContract 2028
G/900.37
A/900.31
Inside ForwardDribbler
Last 5: ↑ Hotvs Pepê: €14M cheaper · +0.25 G/90
87% match
€6.0M
#4
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Francisco Trincão
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal26yContract 2027
G/900.23
A/900.36
Complete Forward
Last 5: → Stable86% match
€35.0M
#5
J
João Marques
Casa Pia · Liga Portugal
Portugal24yContract 2029
G/900.18
A/900.18
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€3.5M
#6
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Pedro Gonçalves
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Portugal27yContract 2027
G/900.61
A/900.33
Inside ForwardProlific
Last 5: ↓ Dip86% match
€30.0M
#7
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Ivan Cavaleiro
Tondela · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.21
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: → Stable85% match
€11.8M
#8
R
Rafa Silva
Benfica · Liga Portugal
Portugal32yContract 2027
G/900.42
A/900.00
Complete ForwardSmall Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot86% match
€5.0M
#9
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Lucas João
Nacional · Liga Portugal
Angola32y
G/900.00
A/900.36
Target ManSmall Sample
85% match
€5.4M
#10
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Ricardo Pepi
PSV · Eredivisie
23yContract 2030
G/901.02
A/900.07
PoacherProlific
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€25.0M
#11
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Luís Guilherme
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
Brazil20yContract 2030
G/900.15
A/900.00
Small Sample
Last 5: ↑ Hot85% match
€12.0M
#12
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Jordan
Tondela · Liga Portugal
France30y
G/900.07
A/900.00
Target Man
Last 5: ↓ Dip84% match
€4.5M
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Our 768-dimension Player DNA model matches playing style, physical profile, pressing intensity, and tactical fit. Ask the AI to explain exactly what makes these players statistically similar to Pepê.
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Who are the best alternatives to Pepê?▼
The top alternatives to Pepê based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Óscar Perea, Ricardo Horta, Nicolas Pépé, Francisco Trincão, João Marques. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.
Which players are similar to Pepê in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Pepê in 2026 include Óscar Perea (€5.2M), Ricardo Horta (€10.0M), Nicolas Pépé (€6.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Pepê play and who plays similarly?▼
Pepê plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Óscar Perea (Colombia, €5.2M); Ricardo Horta (Portugal, €10.0M); Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast, €6.0M); Francisco Trincão (Portugal, €35.0M).
How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼
Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.