Players like Edimilson Fernandes
CM/CB/CDMStade Brestois · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdimilson Fernandes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edimilson Fernandes are Javier Hernández, Joan Jordán, Vincent Sierro. Doppel rates Javier Hernández (Cádiz) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Edimilson Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 9 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 80 | 80 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 80 |
| 12 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edimilson Fernandes
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edimilson Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Javier Hernández (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Edimilson Fernandes, with a 81/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Vincent Sierro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edimilson Fernandes?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edimilson Fernandes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edimilson Fernandes'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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