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 Cesare Casadei, Leonel Bucca, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Cesare Casadei (Torino) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leonel Bucca scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jan Schöppner is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and solid defensive contributions. With elite metrics in clearances and aerial duels, he excels at disrupting opposition attacks while also contributing to build-up play with a respectable number of chances created. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games over the past three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
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 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 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, 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
≈ 100% Jan Schöppner · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jan Schöppner?
Statistically, Cesare Casadei (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Jan Schöppner — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jan Schöppner?
By Doppel's fit score, Cesare Casadei (Torino) is the closest profile to Jan Schöppner, with a 82/100 overall match. Leonel Bucca and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Schöppner?
Yes. Leonel Bucca (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
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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