Cheaper alternatives to Arne Engels
CM/CDMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Engels's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Arne Engels are James Ward-Prowse, Paul Nebel, Kevin Sessa. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) rates 84/100 as a match at about €4.5m, below Arne Engels's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Arne Engels
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Engels
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Arne Engels?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Arne Engels.
Who is the best-value alternative to Arne Engels?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Arne Engels?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Arne Engels's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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