Cheaper alternatives to Fabian Schär
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Schär's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Fabian Schär are Mats Hummels, John Brooks, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 83/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Fabian Schär's ~€3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Fabian Schär
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 80 | 80 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 78 | 80 |
| 7 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Schär
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fabian Schär?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Fabian Schär.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fabian Schär?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Fabian Schär?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Fabian Schär's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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