Who should replace Fabian Schär?
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Schär's profile ↗
Fabian Schär is a centre-back for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 16 appearances and 1,091 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Schär, Jacobo Ramón from Como stands out with a fit score of 86/100, alongside Jan Paul van Hecke, Juan Foyth, and Dean Huijsen, all of whom also demonstrate strong tactical compatibility with Schär's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Schär
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schär · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabian Schär?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Fabian Schär, at 93/100 on profile. Juan Foyth and Jacobo Ramón follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabian Schär?
Yes — Juan Foyth (Villarreal) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €8.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabian Schär?
Doppel learns Fabian Schär'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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