Players like Jan Schöppner
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Schöppner's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Schöppner are Matt Crooks, Cesare Casadei, Leonel Bucca. Doppel rates Matt Crooks (Hull City) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matt Crooks scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jan Schöppner is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and defensive contributions. With top-tier metrics in clearances and aerial duels, he excels at disrupting opposition attacks while also contributing to build-up play, highlighted by his ability to create big chances. Despite a Sofascore rating in the lower percentile, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Schöppner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €9.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Schöppner
≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Schöppner?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Crooks (Hull City) is the closest profile to Jan Schöppner, with a 79/100 overall match. Cesare Casadei and Leonel Bucca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Schöppner?
Yes. Matt Crooks (Hull City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Schöppner?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Schöppner'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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