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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate recovery speed typical of a Bundesliga mid-table centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Not a burner but keeps pace with attackers over long distances. (conf 0.35)
Reasonable turning ability for a physical centre-back profile. (conf 0.35)
Holds up over 90 minutes at St. Pauli's pressing intensity. (conf 0.35)
Control
Clean enough control to bring the ball down under pressure. (conf 0.35)
Limited carrying ability, prefers simple progression out of defence. (conf 0.35)
Uses frame effectively to protect the ball in tight areas. (conf 0.35)
Rarely called on for long-range strikes as a defender. (conf 0.3)
Distribution
Comfortable building play with short, secure passes from the back. (conf 0.4)
Occasional diagonal switches but not a standout distributor. (conf 0.35)
Minimal involvement in wide delivery as a centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Functional reading of passing lanes rather than creative range. (conf 0.35)
Chance threat
Limited attacking output typical of a defensive centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Rarely in positions to shoot, mostly set-piece opportunities only. (conf 0.3)
Sensible positioning on set pieces without being a major threat. (conf 0.3)
Not a designated taker, occasional far-post header threat only. (conf 0.3)
Duels
Solid in the air, a reliable presence defending crosses and corners. (conf 0.4)
Competitive in one-on-one defensive duels at Bundesliga level. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages in St. Pauli's coordinated pressing system from the back line. (conf 0.35)
Willing to step up and intercept passes into the final third. (conf 0.35)
Generally sound shape and spacing as part of a back four. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Manages pressure situations reasonably well for a squad centre-back. (conf 0.35)
Mostly makes the percentage choice rather than risky plays. (conf 0.35)
Consistent defensive effort fitting a mid-table Bundesliga side. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
No widely known chronic injury history at this stage of career. (conf 0.35)
Outlook
Mid-to-late 20s defender likely near his established ceiling. (conf 0.35)
Largely unheralded outside St. Pauli and domestic German football circles. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Lars Ritzka is a German centre-back currently with FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga. He profiles as a physically committed, defensively-oriented player who reads danger well in the box and contributes to a compact, pressing-focused defensive unit. His game is built more on positioning and aerial presence than progressive passing or ball-carrying, fitting the role of a dependable squad centre-back at a newly-promoted top-flight club.