Players like Xaver Schlager
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXaver Schlager's profile ↗
The players most similar to Xaver Schlager are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Xaver Schlager
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xaver Schlager
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xaver Schlager?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Xaver Schlager, with a 86/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xaver Schlager?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xaver Schlager?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xaver Schlager'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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