Who should replace Ethan Ampadu?
CM/CDM/CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Ampadu's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ethan Ampadu, the best-fitting central midfielders are Anton Stach, Rubén Alcaraz, Christian Nørgaard. Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ethan Ampadu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €27m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Xaver Schlagersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €9.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €48m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Ampadu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Ethan Ampadu, at 95/100 on profile. Rubén Alcaraz and Christian Nørgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ethan Ampadu?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ethan Ampadu?
Doppel learns Ethan Ampadu's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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