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 Premier League, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Ampadu include Rubén Alcaraz from Granada, Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace, and Anouar El Azzouzi from Fortuna Düsseldorf, all with a fit score of 84/100, making them suitable alternatives who can replace Ampadu effectively in a similar tactical role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 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
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Ampadu?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) does the closest job to Ethan Ampadu, at 95/100 on profile. Jefferson Lerma and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ethan Ampadu?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) 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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