András Schäfer alternatives
CM/CDM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrás Schäfer's profile ↗
András Schäfer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Schäfer, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m. Other budget alternatives include Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre and Khalil Fayad from Montpellier, both valued at €2m and with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match András Schäfer
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to András Schäfer?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to András Schäfer.
Who is the best-value alternative to András Schäfer?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to András Schäfer?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match András Schäfer'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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