Who should replace Kenneth Schmidt?
CB/LBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKenneth Schmidt's profile ↗
Kenneth Schmidt is a centre-back/left-back for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 24, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking the best replacement for Schmidt, Jonathan Gómez from Mirandés boasts a fit score of 83/100, while Zak Sturge of Millwall and Rhys Norrington-Davies from Queens Park Rangers both have fit scores of 82/100. These players represent strong tactical alternatives who can effectively fill the same role.
Best replacements for Kenneth Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Roger Hinojosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 21 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Gastón Benedettisimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Haydon Robertssimilar↗ | Bristol City | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicholas Mickelsonsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kenneth Schmidt
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · low reliability
≈ 100% Kenneth Schmidt · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kenneth Schmidt?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Zak Sturge (Millwall) does the closest job to Kenneth Schmidt, at 92/100 on profile. Jonathan Gómez and Roger Hinojo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kenneth Schmidt?
Yes — Jonathan Gómez (Mirandés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kenneth Schmidt?
Doppel learns Kenneth Schmidt's role profile from his 2025/26 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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