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Porto· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Pepê

Right WingBrazil29y€20.0MFull profile →

0.12G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 2,245 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Pepê

Luís Guilherme85% match
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal · €12.0M
Gianluca Prestianni84% match
Benfica · Liga Portugal · €12.0M
Pau Víctor85% match
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal · €10.0M

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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 closest DNA matches to Pepê:

Luís Guilherme(85% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.1 key passes/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
Gianluca Prestianni(84% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.6 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.6 shots/90), a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.3/90).
Pau Víctor(85% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90) and meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Luís Guilherme

Sporting CP · Liga Portugal

Brazil20yContract 2030

G/900.14

A/900.00

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vs Pepê: €8M cheaper · 9y younger

85% match

€12.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Pepê?▼

The top alternatives to Pepê based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Luís Guilherme, Gianluca Prestianni, Pau Víctor, Nicolas Pépé, Óscar Perea. 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 Luís Guilherme (€12.0M), Gianluca Prestianni (€12.0M), Pau Víctor (€10.0M). 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 Luís Guilherme (Brazil, €12.0M); Gianluca Prestianni (Argentina, €12.0M); Pau Víctor (Spain, €10.0M); Nicolas Pépé (Ivory Coast, €6.0M).

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.

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