Players like Leon Schneider
CBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Schneider's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leon Schneider are Lewis Schouten, Alan Matturro, Aiham Ousou. Doppel rates Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Schouten scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Leon Schneider
Leon Schneider is a ball-playing centre-back who thrives in creating opportunities from the back. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him among the lower echelons of his peers, he showcases impressive playmaking potential, ranking in the top 13% for big chances created and top 19% for shots per 90 minutes. His durability is a significant asset, with only four games missed over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in defense.
Strengths: Big chances created, Shots. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leon Schneider
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 85 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Schneider
≈ 100% Leon Schneider · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Leon Schneider · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Leon Schneider · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Schneider?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Leon Schneider, with a 85/100 overall match. Alan Matturro and Aiham Ousou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Schneider?
Yes. Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leon Schneider?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leon Schneider'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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