140
Caps
8
Goals
2
Assists
6.2
Rating
27
Sentiment
3
Squad #
Fitness Status
Injury Risk
Veteran, significant fitness concerns
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 43, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskhigh
Pepe carries elevated lineup risk because fitness availability is currently compromised; age/workload management is part of the decision.
Sentimentnegative
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