Who should replace Edimilson Fernandes?
CM/CB/CDMStade Brestois · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdimilson Fernandes's profile ↗
Edimilson Fernandes is a central midfielder/centre-back for Stade Brestois in Ligue 1, with 19 appearances and 1 assist in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for Fernandes include Liam Henderson from Empoli, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Tomoki Iwata from Birmingham City, both of whom can effectively fulfil similar roles in midfield or defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Tommy Doylesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 25 | €6.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Jayson Molumbysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €3.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edimilson Fernandes
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edimilson Fernandes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Liam Henderson (Empoli) does the closest job to Edimilson Fernandes, at 90/100 on profile. Tomoki Iwata and Tommy Doyle follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edimilson Fernandes?
Yes — Liam Henderson (Empoli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edimilson Fernandes?
Doppel learns Edimilson Fernandes's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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