Who should replace Stephan Ambrosius?
CBKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephan Ambrosius's profile ↗
Stephan Ambrosius is a centre-back for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Ambrosius, Rhys Norrington-Davies from Queens Park Rangers offers an 82/100 fit, while Josue Escartin from Red Star FC provides an 80/100 fit. Both players present strong tactical alternatives for clubs seeking to fill a similar role.
Best replacements for Stephan Ambrosius
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Tjark Lasse Schellersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Isak Helstad Amundsensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 27 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Tom Atchesonsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 20 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephan Ambrosius
≈ 100% Stephan Ambrosius · medium reliability
≈ 100% Stephan Ambrosius · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Stephan Ambrosius · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stephan Ambrosius?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) does the closest job to Stephan Ambrosius, at 89/100 on profile. Tjark Lasse Scheller and Isak Helstad Amundsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stephan Ambrosius?
Yes — Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stephan Ambrosius?
Doppel learns Stephan Ambrosius's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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