Cheaper alternatives to Fabian Schär
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Schär's profile ↗
Fabian Schär is a centre-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 16 appearances and 1,091 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Schär, consider Maximilian Bauer of Arminia Bielefeld, valued at €2m and with a fit score of 85/100, or Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Schär
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fabian Schär?
Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Fabian Schär.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fabian Schär?
Maximilian Bauer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.5m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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