Who should replace Philipp Hofmann?
STVfL Bochum 1848 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Hofmann's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Philipp Hofmann, the best-fitting strikers are Ludovic Ajorque, Juanmi Latasa, Kevin Behrens. Ludovic Ajorque (Stade Brestois) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Behrens at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Philipp Hofmann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ludovic Ajorquesimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 31 | €3.2m | 94 | 73 |
| 2 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €1.5m | 94 | 74 |
| 3 | Kevin Behrenssimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 32 | €500k | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Luca Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €500k | 91 | 72 |
| 5 | Christian Kouamésimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €1.7m | 89 | 72 |
| 6 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €7.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Martín Satrianosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €11m | 88 | 72 |
| 10 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 74 |
| 11 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Mostafa Mohamedsimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Hofmann
≈ 100% Philipp Hofmann · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Hofmann · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Philipp Hofmann · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Hofmann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ludovic Ajorque (Stade Brestois) does the closest job to Philipp Hofmann, at 94/100 on profile. Juanmi Latasa and Kevin Behrens follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Hofmann?
Yes — Kevin Behrens (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philipp Hofmann?
Doppel learns Philipp Hofmann's role profile from his 2024/25 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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