Who should replace András Schäfer?
CM/CDM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrás Schäfer's profile ↗
András Schäfer is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Schäfer include Makaya Ibrahima Diaby from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Yangel Herrera from Real Sociedad, with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer a tactical fit that aligns closely with Schäfer's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €11m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match András Schäfer
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% András Schäfer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for András Schäfer?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yangel Herrera (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to András Schäfer, at 93/100 on profile. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby and Mario Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace András Schäfer?
Yes — Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for András Schäfer?
Doppel learns András Schäfer'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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