Who should replace Xaver Schlager?
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Xaver Schlager, the best-fitting central midfielders are Frank Anguissa, Adrien Rabiot, Arthur Atta. Frank Anguissa (SSC Napoli) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alfred Duncan at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Xaver Schlager
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Anguissa | SSC Napoli | 29 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Adrien Rabiot | Juventus | 28 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Arthur Atta | Udinese | 22 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Khéphren Thuram | Juventus | 24 | €36m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Alfred Duncan | Fiorentina | 30 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Felix Nmecha | Borussia Dortmund | 25 | €48m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambi | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Arne Maier | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Nikolas Nartey | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Scott | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xaver Schlager
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xaver Schlager?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Frank Anguissa (SSC Napoli) does the closest job to Xaver Schlager, at 93/100 on profile. Adrien Rabiot and Arthur Atta follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xaver Schlager?
Yes — Alfred Duncan (Fiorentina) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xaver Schlager?
Doppel learns Xaver Schlager'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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