Who should replace Xaver Schlager?
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitXaver Schlager's profile ↗
Xaver Schlager is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Schlager, Ross Barkley from Aston Villa offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Arthur Atta from Fiorentina follows closely with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 95 | 82 |
| 4 | Arthur Attasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 23 | €27m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 12 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Xaver Schlager · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /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 95/100 on profile. Ross Barkley and Adrien Rabiot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xaver Schlager?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €3.6m, a 84/100 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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