Players like Edo Kayembe
CM/CAM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdo Kayembe's profile ↗
Edo Kayembe is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Watford in the Championship, having made 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Kayembe include Jack Rudoni from Coventry City, with a fit score of 84/100, and Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV, who boasts a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable options are Riley McGree of Middlesbrough and Ivan Ilić from Torino, both with fit scores of 84/100.
About Edo Kayembe
Edo Kayembe is a goal-scoring central midfielder who thrives in the attacking phase, showcasing his prowess with an impressive non-penalty goals rate that places him among the top 23% of his peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom third, his finishing ability and shot frequency highlight his potential as a decisive player in the final third. With only 15 games missed over the past three seasons, his durability adds to his appeal as a reliable option in midfield.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edo Kayembe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Riley McGreesimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Brenden Aaronsonsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edo Kayembe
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edo Kayembe?
By Doppel's fit score, Jack Rudoni (Coventry City) is the closest profile to Edo Kayembe, with a 84/100 overall match. Ryan Merlen and Riley McGree are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edo Kayembe?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edo Kayembe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edo Kayembe's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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