Players like Xaver Schlager
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 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 (Aston Villa) 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 October 2026.
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Xaver Schlager is a dynamic central midfielder, excelling as a defensive anchor with impressive passing and tackling metrics. His top 4% touches per 90 and top 8% accurate final-third passes highlight his ability to control the game while contributing creatively, making him a valuable asset in Nottingham Forest's midfield. Although he has faced injury challenges, his overall quality places him in the top 13% of his peers, showcasing his reliability when fit and his impact on both ends of the pitch.
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↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €27m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Xaver Schlager?
Statistically, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Xaver Schlager — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Xaver Schlager?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) 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 (Aston Villa) 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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