Who should replace Philip Heise?
LBKarlsruher SC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilip Heise's profile ↗
Philip Heise is a left-back for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 24 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 1 goal and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Heise, Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina, with a fit score of 87/100, stands out as an excellent tactical alternative. Other notable options include Matt Targett from Middlesbrough and Alex Telles from Botafogo, both with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Philip Heise
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Aaron Zehntersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Josh Tymonsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €9.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philip Heise
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Philip Heise · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philip Heise?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) does the closest job to Philip Heise, at 95/100 on profile. Alex Telles and Aaron Zehnter follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philip Heise?
Yes — Joachim Soltvedt (SK Brann) plays a similar left back role at roughly €700k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philip Heise?
Doppel learns Philip Heise's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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