Players like Lewis Schouten
CB/CM/CDMExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Schouten's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis Schouten are Craig Forsyth, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Justin Hubner. Doppel rates Craig Forsyth (Derby County) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lewis Schouten is a robust ball-playing centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate long balls. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 28% of his peers, he excels in clearances and winning aerial duels, showcasing his defensive reliability. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could impact his development and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lewis Schouten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Schouten
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Schouten?
By Doppel's fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest profile to Lewis Schouten, with a 81/100 overall match. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis Schouten?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lewis Schouten?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis Schouten'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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