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 (Real Sociedad) 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 October 2026.
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András Schäfer is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with his top-tier dueling and tackling abilities. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 40% overall among his positional peers, his impressive stats in duels won and interceptions underline his reliability as a disruptor in the midfield. However, his injury record raises concerns about his availability, 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↗ | Real Sociedad | 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↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 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 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 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 closest look-alike to András Schäfer?
Statistically, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to András Schäfer — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for András Schäfer?
By Doppel's fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) 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 (No team) 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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