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 (Sampdoria) 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 October 2026.
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Edimilson Fernandes is a deep-lying playmaker with a knack for orchestrating the game from midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 21%, his elite ability to deliver accurate long balls (top 1%) and create key passes (top 11%) highlights his quality in transitioning play and setting up attacks. While he may not contribute goals, his reliability is evident with only 18 games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and importance to Stade Brestois.
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↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Burnley | 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, Shots /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 closest look-alike to Edimilson Fernandes?
Statistically, Liam Henderson (Sampdoria) is the closest look-alike to Edimilson Fernandes — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Edimilson Fernandes?
By Doppel's fit score, Liam Henderson (Sampdoria) 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 (Sampdoria) 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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