Players like András Schäfer
CM/CDM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrás Schäfer's profile ↗
The players most similar to András Schäfer are Yangel Herrera, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 82/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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András Schäfer is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and providing a solid shield for the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his peers, his top-tier metrics in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to András Schäfer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match András Schäfer
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for András Schäfer?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) is the closest profile to András Schäfer, with a 81/100 overall match. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to András Schäfer?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to András Schäfer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from András Schäfer'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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