Who should replace Edu?
CBVitória · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdu's profile ↗
Edu is a centre-back for Vitória in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 20 appearances this season with a total of 1075 minutes played. For those searching for the best replacement for Edu, Leo Greiml from NAC Breda stands out with a fit score of 81/100, while Kevin Ehlers of Eintracht Braunschweig offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 79/100. Both players are well-suited to fulfil a similar role in defence.
Building your XI? Put Edu in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →Best replacements for Edu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Bagersimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 30 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 22 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €500k | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €5.8m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edu
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Edu · low reliability
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonas Bager (IFK Göteborg) does the closest job to Edu, at 91/100 on profile. Kevin Ehlers and Fabio Ruggeri follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edu?
Yes — Jonas Bager (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edu?
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