Who should replace Éderson?
CM/CDMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Éderson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Santi Comesaña, Rocco Reitz, Curtis Jones. Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Henrikh Mkhitaryan at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Éderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santi Comesaña | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitz | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Curtis Jones | Liverpool FC | 24 | €33m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Sandro Tonali | Newcastle United | 24 | €74m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Alex Scott | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Henrikh Mkhitaryan | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Youri Tielemans | Aston Villa | 27 | €33m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Adam Wharton | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Ryan Christie | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguez | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reilly | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Éderson
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Éderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Éderson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santi Comesaña (Villarreal) does the closest job to Éderson, at 95/100 on profile. Rocco Reitz and Curtis Jones follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Éderson?
Yes — Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.9m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Éderson?
Doppel learns Éderson's role profile from his 2025/26 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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