Players like Edu
CBVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edu are Kevin Ehlers, Fabio Ruggeri, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Edu is a robust positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his defensive acumen with top-tier clearances and a solid ability to disrupt opposition play through tackles and interceptions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his peers, he consistently contributes to both defensive stability and build-up play, evidenced by his key passes and big chances created. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence at the back.
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 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 78 |
| 8 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edu
≈ 100% Edu · low reliability
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Edu?
Statistically, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest look-alike to Edu — a 79/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Edu?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Edu, with a 79/100 overall match. Fabio Ruggeri and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edu?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
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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