Who should replace Ron Schallenberg?
CM/CDM/CBFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRon Schallenberg's profile ↗
Ron Schallenberg is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 33 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Schallenberg, Novatus Miroshi from Göztepe, with a fit score of 84/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other notable options include Tom Van De Looi and Edgaras Utkus, both offering strong fit scores of 78/100 and 81/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Ron Schallenberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Van De Looisimilar↗ | Famalicão | 27 | €4.5m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Matthias Braunödersimilar↗ | Bari | 24 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Kofi Jeremy Amoakosimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 21 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ron Schallenberg
≈ 100% Ron Schallenberg · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ron Schallenberg · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ron Schallenberg · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ron Schallenberg?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Van De Looi (Famalicão) does the closest job to Ron Schallenberg, at 91/100 on profile. Alberto Rodríguez and Novatus Miroshi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ron Schallenberg?
Yes — Alberto Rodríguez (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ron Schallenberg?
Doppel learns Ron Schallenberg's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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