Players like Marcus Edwards
RW/CAMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcus Edwards's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marcus Edwards are Brennan Johnson, Mohamed Ihattaren, Florian Thauvin. Doppel rates Brennan Johnson (Everton) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thorgan Hazard scores 83/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Marcus Edwards is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on generating chances and dictating play from the right flank. His elite ability to create big chances and key passes ranks him among the top 2% of his positional peers, showcasing his vision and technical prowess. With a solid track record of availability, having missed only 11 games over the last three seasons, Edwards is a dependable asset for any team looking to enhance their attacking fluidity.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marcus Edwards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €32m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Juventus | 27 | €9.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcus Edwards
≈ 100% Marcus Edwards · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Marcus Edwards · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marcus Edwards · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Marcus Edwards?
Statistically, Brennan Johnson (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Marcus Edwards — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Marcus Edwards?
By Doppel's fit score, Brennan Johnson (Everton) is the closest profile to Marcus Edwards, with a 85/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Florian Thauvin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marcus Edwards?
Yes. Thorgan Hazard (RC Lens) plays a similar right winger role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marcus Edwards?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marcus Edwards's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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