Who should replace Edimilson Fernandes?
CM/CB/CDMStade Brestois · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdimilson Fernandes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Edimilson Fernandes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Liam Henderson, Javier Hernández, Emanuele Valeri. Liam Henderson (Empoli) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Liam Henderson at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Edimilson Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 23 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 20 | €7.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Răzvan Marinsimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €4.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €5.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €2.3m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edimilson Fernandes
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Edimilson Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 89/100 on profile. Javier Hernández and Emanuele Valeri 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 80/100 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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