Players like Edu
CBVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdu's profile ↗
Edu is a centre-back for Vitória in Brazil's Serie A, with 20 appearances and 1075 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Edu include Jonas Bager from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Kevin Ehlers from Eintracht Braunschweig, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable options are Fabio Ruggeri of Salernitana and Leo Greiml from NAC Breda, both valued at €1m and displaying similar defensive profiles.
About Edu
Edu is a robust, ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive duties while also contributing to build-up play. Ranked in the top 36% among his positional peers, he showcases his quality with impressive clearances and a solid tackle and interception rate. His ability to create key passes indicates a valuable versatility, although he might not be the most dynamic in dribbling. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable presence in defense.
Strengths: Clearances, Key passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Bagersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edu
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Edu · low reliability
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edu?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Bager (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Edu, with a 78/100 overall match. Kevin Ehlers and Fabio Ruggeri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edu?
Yes. Jonas Bager (RC Sporting Charleroi) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edu's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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