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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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About Jan Schöppner

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Matt Crookssimilar↗Hull City32€700k9279
2Cesare Casadeisimilar↗Torino23€16m9082
3Leonel Buccasimilar↗CF Estrela Amadora27€800k9079
4Enric Llansanasimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles25€2.1m9080
5Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗1. FC Magdeburg21€1.6m8983
6Tomáš Součeksimilar↗West Ham United31€9.7m8981
7Martin Palumbosimilar↗US Avellino 191224€1.6m8980
8Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗Cercle Brugge19€1.5m8980
9Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗Fiorentina23€9.3m8879
10Mats Pannewigsimilar↗VfL Bochum 184822€2.9m8880
11Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗Southampton23€2.8m8881
12Pedro Limasimilar↗AVS - Futebol SAD23€3.2m8780

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Jan Schöppner

1. Matt CrooksHull City79/100

≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90

2. Cesare CasadeiTorino82/100

≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Leonel BuccaCF Estrela Amadora79/100

≈ 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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