Players like Éderson
CM/CDMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÉderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Éderson are Santi Comesaña, Rocco Reitz, Curtis Jones. Doppel rates Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 84/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Éderson is a highly effective ball-playing defensive midfielder, showcasing elite distribution and control in the heart of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he excels in accurate final-third passes and long balls, making him a pivotal playmaker from deep. His durability is a significant asset, with only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the field.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Éderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €33m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Éderson
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Éderson?
Statistically, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Éderson — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Éderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Éderson, with a 85/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Curtis Jones are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Éderson?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Éderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Éderson's 2025/26 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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