Players like Arne Engels
CM/CDMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Engels's profile ↗
The players most similar to Arne Engels are James Ward-Prowse, Paul Nebel, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 84/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar 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 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 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
Who is the best replacement for Arne Engels?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Arne Engels, with a 84/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arne Engels?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arne Engels?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arne Engels's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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