Players like Edenilson
CAM/CMBotafogo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdenilson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edenilson are Boulaye Dia, Pavel Šulc, Eldor Shomurodov. Doppel rates Boulaye Dia (Lazio) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rober González scores 86/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Edenilson is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing a knack for generating scoring opportunities with his ability to create big chances and deliver key passes. Although his overall performance sits in the lower percentiles, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, consistently available with only nine games missed over the last three seasons. While he may not excel in defensive metrics, his playmaking prowess can still shine through in the right system.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edenilson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulaye Diasimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €4.9m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Pavel Šulcsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edenilson
≈ 100% Edenilson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edenilson · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Edenilson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edenilson?
By Doppel's fit score, Boulaye Dia (Lazio) is the closest profile to Edenilson, with a 84/100 overall match. Pavel Šulc and Eldor Shomurodov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edenilson?
Yes. Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edenilson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edenilson's 2026 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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