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Lars Ritzka
Left-Back / Germany / NEC Nijmegen
50 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Pace and recovery
Overlapping full-back
At the heart of FC St. Pauli's relegation battle sits a reliable defensive presence in German left-back Lars Ritzka. Playing for a side languishing 17th in the table, the 27-year-old has quietly built himself into a regular starter, featuring in 4 matches with full 90-minute contributions and zero cards to his name. His €1,000,000 market value reflects a dependable performer who anchors the left flank, allowing attacking talents like Danel Sinani and Andréas Hountondji to flourish further up the pitch. Operating as an overlapping full-back, Ritzka brings discipline and recovery ability to a defense under constant pressure. Though yet to register a goal or assist this season, his 360 minutes played tell the story of a player trusted by management when clean sheets are desperately needed. As St. Pauli fight for Bundesliga survival, Ritzka's consistency could prove their most valuable asset.