Who should replace Fabian Schleusener?
STKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabian Schleusener's profile ↗
Fabian Schleusener is a striker for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Schleusener, Isac Lidberg from Darmstadt 98 and George Hirst from Ipswich Town both present strong tactical fits, with scores of 81/100.
Best replacements for Fabian Schleusener
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Ahmadou Bamba Diengsimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Diego Garcíasimilar↗ | Leganés | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Ousmane Camarasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabian Schleusener
≈ 100% Fabian Schleusener · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schleusener · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fabian Schleusener · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabian Schleusener?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Isac Lidberg (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Fabian Schleusener, at 94/100 on profile. Dawid Kownacki and George Hirst follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabian Schleusener?
Yes — Blaž Kramer (Konyaspor) plays a similar striker role at roughly €900k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabian Schleusener?
Doppel learns Fabian Schleusener's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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