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 October 2026.
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Kevin Ehlers is a robust, defensive-oriented centre-back, excelling in clearances and showing strong positional awareness. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 50% of his peers, he demonstrates reliability and durability, having missed only nine games over the last three seasons. While his passing and dribbling metrics may not be standout features, Ehlers' ability to disrupt opposition attacks makes him a valuable asset in any defensive lineup.
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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 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 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 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 closest look-alike to Kevin Ehlers?
Statistically, Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) is the closest look-alike to Kevin Ehlers — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (AZ Alkmaar) 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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