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 Ross Barkley, Arthur Atta, Nikolas Nartey. Doppel rates Ross Barkley (Luton Town) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 84/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Xaver Schlager is a dynamic defensive midfielder with a strong ability to influence the game from deep, showcasing elite ball-winning skills and precise distribution. His top 20% Sofascore rating reflects his quality, underlined by impressive metrics in tackles, interceptions, and accurate final-third passes. While his goal-scoring is not a primary strength, his durability has been a concern, having missed significant time due to injuries. Nonetheless, when fit, he stands as a reliable anchor in midfield for RB Leipzig.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 60 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Xaver Schlager
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Udinese | 23 | €27m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xaver Schlager
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xaver Schlager?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) is the closest profile to Xaver Schlager, with a 84/100 overall match. Arthur Atta and Nikolas Nartey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xaver Schlager?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.
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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