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PSV· 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Ricardo Pepi

Centre Forward23y€25.0MFull profile →

PoacherProlific

1.02G/90

0.06A/90

Based on 1,413 min · 2025/2026 · Eredivisie · 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 Ricardo Pepi

Ayase Ueda86% match
Feyenoord · Eredivisie · €15.0M
Myron Boadu86% match
PSV · Eredivisie · €5.0M
Sébastien Haller85% match
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie · €31.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

PoacherProlific

A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.9 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (1.02 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Ricardo Pepi:

Ayase Ueda(86% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.89 goals/90), strong in aerial duels (3.5 aerials won/90), draws fouls effectively (2.1/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Myron Boadu(86% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a proven goalscorer (0.78 goals/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Sébastien Haller(85% match) — Haller occupies a rare space in the Eredivisie: a striker whose most elite statistical contribution isn't goals, but his ability to dominate the air — sitting in the top 5% for aerials won per 90, a number that quietly reshapes how his team builds and competes for second balls. His 1.53 key passes per 90 places him above average for attackers in this league, suggesting a link-up intelligence that goes beyond the penalty box.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Ayase Ueda

Feyenoord · Eredivisie

Japan27yContract 2028

G/900.89

A/900.04

Complete ForwardProlificOut of form ↓

vs Pepi: €10M cheaper · 4y older · -0.13 G/90

86% match

€15.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Ricardo Pepi?▼

The top alternatives to Ricardo Pepi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Ayase Ueda, Myron Boadu, Sébastien Haller, Mexx Meerdink, Szymon Wlodarczyk. 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 Ricardo Pepi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Ricardo Pepi in 2026 include Ayase Ueda (€15.0M), Myron Boadu (€5.0M), Sébastien Haller (€31.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Ricardo Pepi play and who plays similarly?▼

Ricardo Pepi plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Ayase Ueda (Japan, €15.0M); Myron Boadu (Netherlands, €5.0M); Sébastien Haller (Ivory Coast, €31.0M); Mexx Meerdink (Netherlands, €10.0M).

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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