Cheaper alternatives to Arne Engels
CM/CDMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Engels's profile ↗
Arne Engels is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, aged 23, with a market value of €21m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Engels, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 86/100, or Irakli Yegoian, also from Excelsior, valued at €2m and a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Engels
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Arne Engels?
Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 85/100 match to Arne Engels.
Who is the best-value alternative to Arne Engels?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.4m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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