Who should replace Ethan Ampadu?
CM/CDM/CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Ampadu's profile ↗
Ethan Ampadu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leeds United in the Championship, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ampadu effectively include Rubén Alcaraz from Cádiz, Anton Stach from TSG Hoffenheim, and Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace, all boasting a tactical fit score of 84/100, demonstrating their suitability for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
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 96/100 on profile. Rubén Alcaraz and Jefferson Lerma 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 84/100 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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