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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short bursts breaking into midfield gaps and transitions. (conf 0.65)
Decent straight-line pace for a box-to-box midfielder covering ground. (conf 0.6)
Nimble in tight areas when carrying the ball through midfield congestion. (conf 0.6)
Relentless engine covering huge distances box-to-box every match. (conf 0.8)
Control
Reliable touch under pressure typical of a Bundesliga midfield regular. (conf 0.6)
Can drive with the ball but favors directness over intricate skill moves. (conf 0.55)
Uses a sturdy frame to protect possession in midfield battles. (conf 0.6)
Capable of hitting clean shots from range on occasion. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Tidy circulation passer who keeps Union Berlin's tempo moving. (conf 0.6)
Functional switches of play rather than a standout distribution weapon. (conf 0.5)
Occasional delivery but not a primary creative outlet from wide areas. (conf 0.45)
Solid awareness picking late runs into the box from midfield. (conf 0.55)
Chance threat
Chips in with late arriving goals more than clinical box poaching. (conf 0.55)
Generally sensible about when to shoot from midfield positions. (conf 0.5)
Excellent late-arriving runs into the box, a signature of his game. (conf 0.65)
Not a primary set-piece taker at club or international level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes reasonably in the air despite not being a specialist header. (conf 0.5)
Combative tackler and duel-winner who thrives in physical midfield battles. (conf 0.65)
Defense
High-energy presser central to Union Berlin's aggressive defensive structure. (conf 0.7)
Disrupts opposition build-up with well-timed interceptions and pressure. (conf 0.6)
Disciplined shape awareness fitting a hard-working box-to-box role. (conf 0.6)
Mental
Generally composed though not a calm creative orchestrator by trade. (conf 0.55)
Makes sound, low-risk choices in possession under Bundesliga pressure. (conf 0.55)
Defined by tireless running and constant defensive-to-attacking transitions. (conf 0.85)
Resilience
Generally available, though has had occasional muscular setbacks. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
In his prime mid-20s years with limited further ceiling to climb. (conf 0.6)
Known Bundesliga midfielder and Hungary's captain figure at Euro 2024. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
András Schäfer is a tireless box-to-box midfielder for 1. FC Union Berlin known for his relentless running, aggressive pressing and knack for arriving late into the box. A key figure for Hungary, he has become a leader for his national team while anchoring Union Berlin's combative midfield in the Bundesliga. His game is built more on energy, duels and off-ball intelligence than on flashy technical creativity.
Joined 1. FC Union Berlin in January 2022 from Slovak club DAC Dunajská Streda and became a regular starter.
Established international for Hungary, featuring at UEFA Euro 2024.
Known for a high-energy box-to-box style with frequent late runs into the penalty area.