Players like Nicolas Schmid
GKPortsmouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Schmid's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Schmid are Antonio Sivera, Noah Atubolu, Mateusz Lis. Doppel rates Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian De Keijzer scores 91/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Schmid is a modern, ball-playing goalkeeper who excels in distribution, evidenced by his elite passing accuracy and ability to create chances from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 29% of his peers, he remains a reliable option having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons. While his aerial presence could improve, his pinpoint long balls and vision make him a key asset in transitioning play effectively.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Schmid
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 93 | 91 |
| 8 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Daniel Fernandessimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 34 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Schmid
≈ 100% Nicolas Schmid · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Schmid · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Schmid · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Clean sheet % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Clean sheet %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Schmid?
By Doppel's fit score, Antonio Sivera (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Nicolas Schmid, with a 88/100 overall match. Noah Atubolu and Mateusz Lis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Schmid?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 91/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Schmid?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Schmid's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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