Cheaper alternatives to Lukas Engel
LB/CBMiddlesbrough · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLukas Engel's profile ↗
Lukas Engel is a left-back/centre-back for Middlesbrough in the English Championship, currently valued at €3m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Engel, consider Fabio Ferraro from FCV Dender, valued at €1m, or Jeff Hardeveld of SC Telstar, who is available for free, both achieving a fit score of 88/100. Ryan Manning and Bjorn Meijer are also similar players at the same market value as Engel.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lukas Engel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 88 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 88 |
| 6 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lukas Engel
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lukas Engel?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 88/100 match to Lukas Engel.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lukas Engel?
Fabio Ferraro offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lukas Engel?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Lukas Engel'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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