Who should replace Philipp Förster?
CAM/CMKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Förster's profile ↗
Philipp Förster is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Förster, Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Ruben Müller from SC Paderborn 07 presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Philipp Förster
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Riley McGreesimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Förster
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Förster?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Philipp Förster, at 89/100 on profile. Ruben Müller and Cengiz Ünder follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Philipp Förster?
Yes — Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Philipp Förster?
Doppel learns Philipp Förster's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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