Who should replace Lars Ritzka?
LB/LMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLars Ritzka's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Lars Ritzka, the best-fitting left backs are Quilindschy Hartman, Martin Frese, Albian Hajdari. Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Diego Rico at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Lars Ritzka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Burnley | 25 | €16m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Tim Sierslebensimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 71 |
| 5 | Diego Ricosimilar↗ | Getafe | 33 | €1.0m | 88 | 72 |
| 6 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 87 | 74 |
| 7 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Tyrick Mitchellsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €23m | 87 | 72 |
| 9 | Victor Kristiansensimilar↗ | Leicester City | 24 | €9.7m | 87 | 70 |
| 10 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €2.7m | 87 | 72 |
| 11 | Lucas Rosasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €5.3m | 86 | 71 |
| 12 | Manuel Sánchezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €6.4m | 85 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lars Ritzka
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lars Ritzka · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lars Ritzka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Quilindschy Hartman (Burnley) does the closest job to Lars Ritzka, at 91/100 on profile. Martin Frese and Albian Hajdari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lars Ritzka?
Yes — Diego Rico (Getafe) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.0m, a 72/100 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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