Xaver Schlager alternatives
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXaver Schlager's profile ↗
Xaver Schlager is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Schlager, consider Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC, valued at €1m, or Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior, valued at €2m, both with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xaver Schlager
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Xaver Schlager?
Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Xaver Schlager.
Who is the best-value alternative to Xaver Schlager?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Xaver Schlager?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Xaver Schlager's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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