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 Liam Henderson, Alessandro Romano, Yanis Zouaoui. Doppel rates Liam Henderson (Empoli) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Liam Henderson scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Edimilson Fernandes is a versatile deep-lying playmaker, excelling in distribution with elite accuracy in long balls and crosses. Though his overall quality ranks in the lower percentiles, his ability to create chances with key passes showcases his vision and technical prowess. With only a few games missed over the past three seasons, he remains a reliable option in midfield, providing stability and creativity, even if he lacks a significant goal-scoring threat.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edimilson Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edimilson Fernandes
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edimilson Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Liam Henderson (Empoli) is the closest profile to Edimilson Fernandes, with a 82/100 overall match. Alessandro Romano and Yanis Zouaoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edimilson Fernandes?
Yes. Liam Henderson (Empoli) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
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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