Players like Erik Schouten
CBWillem II Tilburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Schouten's profile ↗
Erik Schouten is a centre-back for Willem II Tilburg in the Eredivisie. Players similar to Schouten include Marco Moreno from Eibar, with a fit score of 81/100, and Kazunari Kita of Real Sociedad B, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both players offer comparable defensive capabilities and playing styles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking to replace Schouten.
About Erik Schouten
Erik Schouten is a defensive stalwart, showcasing a strong positional awareness and a knack for clearances, ranking in the top 11% of his peers. While not a threat in attack, his reliability and durability make him a dependable presence in the backline, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons. Despite his overall rating placing him in the bottom 45%, his defensive contributions remain crucial for Willem II's stability.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erik Schouten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Schouten
≈ 100% Erik Schouten · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Erik Schouten · low reliability
≈ 100% Erik Schouten · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Schouten?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Moreno (Eibar) is the closest profile to Erik Schouten, with a 81/100 overall match. Kazunari Kita and Aritz Arambarri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erik Schouten?
Yes. Pablo Vázquez (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erik Schouten?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erik Schouten's 2024/25 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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