Cheaper alternatives to András Schäfer
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. 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 Khalil Fayad and Abdoulaye Touré, both valued at €2m 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 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 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, Aerial duels won /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
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to András Schäfer?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) 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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