Players like Kenneth Schmidt
CB/LBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenneth Schmidt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kenneth Schmidt are Jonathan Gómez, Aske Adelgaard, Marvin Peersman. Doppel rates Jonathan Gómez (Mirandés) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Peersman scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kenneth Schmidt
Kenneth Schmidt is a versatile centre-back and left-back with a knack for finishing, showcasing his attacking instincts in the defensive third. Despite his lower ratings in aerial duels and long-ball accuracy, he stands out among his peers with a strong finishing ability, making him a threat during set pieces. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 49 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kenneth Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 85 | 84 |
| 10 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenneth Schmidt
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · low reliability
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenneth Schmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonathan Gómez (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Kenneth Schmidt, with a 83/100 overall match. Aske Adelgaard and Marvin Peersman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kenneth Schmidt?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kenneth Schmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kenneth Schmidt'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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