Players like Joel Schmied
CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Schmied's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joel Schmied are Filippo Terracciano, Zak Sturge, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck. Doppel rates Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joel Schmied is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes, ranking in the top 23% among his positional peers. While his overall quality is currently below average, he has shown durability with only 15 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in defense. However, his struggle in aerial duels could be a concern against more physical attackers.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joel Schmied
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Ameen Al-Dakhilsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €3.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Schmied
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joel Schmied?
Statistically, Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) is the closest look-alike to Joel Schmied — a 81/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joel Schmied?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Terracciano (Cremonese) is the closest profile to Joel Schmied, with a 81/100 overall match. Zak Sturge and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Schmied?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Schmied?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel Schmied'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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