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 July 2026.
About Edenilson
Edenilson is a creative attacking midfielder known for his playmaking abilities, particularly in generating big chances and key passes. Despite being in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, his knack for unlocking defenses remains valuable, especially with 31 appearances this season and a reliable presence on the pitch. While he may not excel in defensive metrics or long distribution, his experience and creativity can still provide a spark in the midfield.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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