Who should replace Edu?
CBVitória · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Edu, the best-fitting centre backs are Amadeus Sögaard, Jonas Bager, Leo Greiml. Amadeus Sögaard (IFK Norrköping) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gustav Valsvik at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Edu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadeus Sögaardsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 28 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Jonas Bagersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 24 | €24m | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Harry Hilveniussimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €1.0m | 85 | 75 |
| 6 | Gustav Valsviksimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 33 | €200k | 84 | 74 |
| 7 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 83 | 75 |
| 8 | Filip Schybergsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 27 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
| 9 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Siemen Voetsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €400k | 82 | 75 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Emirhan Topçusimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edu
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edu · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Amadeus Sögaard (IFK Norrköping) does the closest job to Edu, at 91/100 on profile. Jonas Bager and Leo Greiml follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edu?
Yes — Gustav Valsvik (Strømsgodset) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edu?
Doppel learns Edu's role profile from his 2020/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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