Players like Frederik Schmahl
CMSV 07 Elversberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrederik Schmahl's profile ↗
The players most similar to Frederik Schmahl are Emre Akbaba, Kristian Thorstvedt, Noah Naujoks. Doppel rates Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 87/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Frederik Schmahl is a goal-scoring central midfielder who thrives on offensive contributions, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals and xG+xA metrics. Despite sitting in the bottom third of his positional peers overall, his ability to find the net consistently makes him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, Schmahl showcases reliability alongside his attacking prowess.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Frederik Schmahl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 91 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frederik Schmahl
≈ 100% Frederik Schmahl · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Frederik Schmahl · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Frederik Schmahl · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Frederik Schmahl?
Statistically, Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) is the closest look-alike to Frederik Schmahl — a 85/100 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 Frederik Schmahl?
By Doppel's fit score, Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) is the closest profile to Frederik Schmahl, with a 85/100 overall match. Kristian Thorstvedt and Noah Naujoks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Frederik Schmahl?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Frederik Schmahl?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Frederik Schmahl's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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