Players like Yannick Engelhardt
CM/CDMFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYannick Engelhardt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yannick Engelhardt are Philipp Sander, Giulio Maggiore, Julian Niehues. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yannick Engelhardt is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and physicality, making him a formidable presence in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively with 3 goals and 2 assists in 30 appearances this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, although his involvement in the attacking phase could use improvement.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yannick Engelhardt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yannick Engelhardt
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Yannick Engelhardt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yannick Engelhardt?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Yannick Engelhardt, with a 79/100 overall match. Giulio Maggiore and Julian Niehues are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yannick Engelhardt?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yannick Engelhardt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yannick Engelhardt's 2025/26 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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