Players like Fabian Schär
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Schär's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabian Schär are Jan Paul van Hecke, Juan Foyth, Jacobo Ramón. Doppel rates Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Juan Foyth scores 84/100 at about €8.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Fabian Schär is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional ability to distribute the ball over long distances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he stands out for his accurate long balls and goal contributions, showcasing a rare blend of defensive solidity and attacking threat. While he has faced some injury challenges, his durability this season has been commendable, proving reliable for Newcastle United. Schär's attacking instincts and vision make him a valuable asset in both defensive and offensive phases.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabian Schär
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 29 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 87 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Schär
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fabian Schär?
Statistically, Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Fabian Schär — a 84/100 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 Fabian Schär?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Fabian Schär, with a 84/100 overall match. Juan Foyth and Jacobo Ramón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabian Schär?
Yes. Juan Foyth (Villarreal) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €8.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabian Schär?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabian Schär's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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