Players like Edson Álvarez
CM/CDMWest Ham United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdson Álvarez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edson Álvarez are Pepelu, Nico O'Reilly, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 78/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Edson Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 82 | 77 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 72 | 77 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 73 | 76 |
| 5 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 82 | 75 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edson Álvarez
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edson Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Edson Álvarez, with a 78/100 overall match. Nico O'Reilly and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edson Álvarez?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edson Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edson Álvarez's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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