Who should replace Philipp Strompf?
CB/LBVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Strompf's profile ↗
Philipp Strompf is a centre-back/left-back for VfL Bochum 1848 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances and 2311 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Suitable alternatives who can replace Strompf include Casper Widell from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Daan Dierckx from Standard Liège, with a fit score of 81/100. Players similar to Strompf, such as Dara O'Shea and Damon Mirani, also provide tactical compatibility.
Best replacements for Philipp Strompf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Christian Burgesssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 35 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Federico Riccasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 32 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Strompf
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Strompf · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Strompf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) does the closest job to Philipp Strompf, at 94/100 on profile. Casper Widell and Daan Dierckx follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Strompf?
Yes — Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philipp Strompf?
Doppel learns Philipp Strompf'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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