Union Berlin- Games
- 10
- 7 starts
- Minutes
- 640
- 64 a game
- Goals
- 0
- 0.8 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 0.2 xA
Player profile
640 min · vs 103 defensive midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Dribbling, duel-winning midfielder
Schäfer carries the ball past players more than almost any defensive midfielder for Union Berlin, wins most of his duels and headers, and gets into the box. His passing is loose and he rarely plays it forward or creates. From 640 minutes.
Key strengths
Beats players. Dribbles won 1.41 per 90, top 2% of defensive midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.27 per 90, top 15%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 58.5%, top 18%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 83.4%, 11th percentile.
Creates little. Expected assists 0.03 per 90, 12th percentile.
Little progression. Passes into the final third 4.78 per 90, 20th percentile.
Similar players
- Ryan Gravenberch LiverpoolAerials won 85 v 87 and shots 69 v 67.
- Dermane Karim TroyesDribbles won 98 v 95 and pass accuracy 11 v 18.
- Mamadou Sangaré BrentfordPass accuracy 11 v 18 and aerials won 85 v 78.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Beats players. Dribbles won 1.41 per 90, top 2% of defensive midfielders.
Strong in the air. Aerials won 1.27 per 90, top 15%.
Wins his duels. Duels won 58.5%, top 18%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 83.4%, 11th percentile.
Creates little. Expected assists 0.03 per 90, 12th percentile.
Little progression. Passes into the final third 4.78 per 90, 20th percentile.
Similar players
- Ryan Gravenberch LiverpoolAerials won 85 v 87 and shots 69 v 67.
- Dermane Karim TroyesDribbles won 98 v 95 and pass accuracy 11 v 18.
- Mamadou Sangaré BrentfordPass accuracy 11 v 18 and aerials won 85 v 78.
Against 104 defensive midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of defensive midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 3 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the own half, right (11%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 31%, Middle third 44%, Final third 24%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 | 544 | 0 | 0 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.21 | 6 | 5 | 7.13 |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 6.82 |
10 games
