Who should replace András Schäfer?
CM/CDM1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrás Schäfer's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace András Schäfer, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yangel Herrera, Jakub Piotrowski, Mario Martín. Yangel Herrera (Girona FC) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Khalil Fayad at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for András Schäfer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €4.4m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 21 | €11m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 23 | €17m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /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 (Girona FC) does the closest job to András Schäfer, at 92/100 on profile. Jakub Piotrowski and Mario Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace András Schäfer?
Yes — Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 81/100 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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