Players like Kevin Ehlers
CB/RBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Ehlers's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Ehlers are Leo Greiml, Lewis Schouten, Jannis Heuer. Doppel rates Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Schouten scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kevin Ehlers is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in clearing threats, ranking in the top 19% for clearances per 90 minutes. His Sofascore rating places him in the top half of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch, with only nine games missed in the last three seasons. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a dependable presence in 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 · 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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