Who should replace Lewis Schouten?
CB/CM/CDMExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Schouten's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lewis Schouten, the best-fitting centre backs are Craig Forsyth, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Eric Martel. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Craig Forsyth at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lewis Schouten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Schouten
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lewis Schouten · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Schouten?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) does the closest job to Lewis Schouten, at 93/100 on profile. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Eric Martel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Schouten?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Schouten?
Doppel learns Lewis Schouten'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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