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 (Brighton & Hove Albion) 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 September 2026.
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Fabian Schär is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution, showcasing elite accuracy in long balls and a knack for contributing offensively with goals. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 22% of his peers, highlighting his overall quality and reliability. While his aerial duel success could be stronger, his ability to control the game from the back and his durability over the current season reflect his importance to Newcastle United, despite some injury concerns in recent years.
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↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 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↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 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 best replacement for Fabian Schär?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) 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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