Who should replace Lars Ritzka?
LB/LMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLars Ritzka's profile ↗
Lars Ritzka is a left-back/left midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga. For those seeking the best replacement for Ritzka, Martin Frese from Hellas Verona offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Albian Hajdari of TSG Hoffenheim and Diego Rico from Osasuna both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 77/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Diego Ricosimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Wouter Prinssimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Callum Stylessimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €3.1m | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Tyrick Mitchellsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €23m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 27 | €57m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lars Ritzka
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lars Ritzka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Albian Hajdari (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Lars Ritzka, at 91/100 on profile. Martin Frese and Diego Rico follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lars Ritzka?
Yes — Wouter Prins (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lars Ritzka?
Doppel learns Lars Ritzka's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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