Players like Kevin Ehlers
CB/RBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Ehlers's profile ↗
Kevin Ehlers is a centre-back/right-back for Eintracht Braunschweig in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Ehlers include Leo Greiml from NAC Breda with a fit score of 82, and Lewis Schouten of Excelsior, who has a fit score of 83. Jannis Heuer from Preußen Münster also mirrors Ehlers' profile with a fit score of 82.
About Kevin Ehlers
Kevin Ehlers is a resilient defensive stalwart, primarily excelling as a centre-back with the added versatility to play right-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 49% of his peers, he shines in defensive duties, particularly with his impressive clearance rate, ranking in the top 19%. While he may not contribute significantly in terms of progressive passing or dribbling, his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability and commitment to the backline.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Ehlers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Ehlers
≈ 100% Kevin Ehlers · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kevin Ehlers · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kevin Ehlers · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Ehlers?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Kevin Ehlers, with a 82/100 overall match. Lewis Schouten and Jannis Heuer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Ehlers?
Yes. Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Ehlers?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Ehlers's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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