Who should replace Rob Schoofs?
CM/CDMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRob Schoofs's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rob Schoofs, the best-fitting central midfielders are James Ward-Prowse, Orkun Kökçü, Görkem Sağlam. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (87/100 overall). A cheaper option: Görkem Sağlam at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rob Schoofs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 9 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 10 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rob Schoofs
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rob Schoofs · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rob Schoofs?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) does the closest job to Rob Schoofs, at 95/100 on profile. Orkun Kökçü and Görkem Sağlam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rob Schoofs?
Yes — Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rob Schoofs?
Doppel learns Rob Schoofs'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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