Players like Rob Schoofs
CM/CDMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRob Schoofs's profile ↗
Rob Schoofs is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Schoofs include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, Alfie Devine of Preston North End, and Carel Eiting from Sparta Rotterdam, all achieving a fit score of 88/100. These players offer a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar midfield talent.
12 players most similar to Rob Schoofs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rob Schoofs
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rob Schoofs?
By Doppel's fit score, Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is the closest profile to Rob Schoofs, with a 88/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Carel Eiting are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rob Schoofs?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rob Schoofs?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rob Schoofs's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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