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 Abdoulaye Touré, Diego Gómez, Eric Ebimbe. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) a 82/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to András Schäfer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 82 |
| 4 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 27 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match András Schäfer
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for András Schäfer?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) is the closest profile to András Schäfer, with a 82/100 overall match. Diego Gómez and Eric Ebimbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to András Schäfer?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
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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