Who should replace Sebastian Schonlau?
CBHamburger SV · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastian Schonlau's profile ↗
Sebastian Schonlau is a centre-back for Hamburger SV in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances and 1771 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Schonlau, Tiago Gabriel from Lecce, with a fit score of 85/100, and Paulo Oliveira of Sporting Braga, scoring 84/100, are both strong tactical alternatives. Players similar to Schonlau include Nathaniel Phillips and Fernando Calero, who also provide solid defensive options.
Best replacements for Sebastian Schonlau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Fernando Calerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 31 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastian Schonlau
≈ 100% Sebastian Schonlau · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sebastian Schonlau · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sebastian Schonlau · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastian Schonlau?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) does the closest job to Sebastian Schonlau, at 96/100 on profile. Nathaniel Phillips and Fernando Calero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sebastian Schonlau?
Yes — Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sebastian Schonlau?
Doppel learns Sebastian Schonlau's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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