Players like 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 Championship, with 35 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. Players similar to Engel include Alfie Doughty of Luton Town, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Junior Firpo from Leeds United, also with a fit score of 88/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives.
About Lukas Engel
Lukas Engel is a dynamic left-back with the versatility to excel in central defense, showcasing an aggressive, front-foot playing style. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his positional peers, he impresses with his ability to win possession in the attacking third and create big chances, making him a dual threat in defense and attack. His reliability is evident, having missed just seven games in the last three seasons, allowing him to consistently contribute to his team's success.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lukas Engel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 89 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 9 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 94 | 89 |
| 11 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 94 | 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: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lukas Engel?
By Doppel's fit score, Juan Miranda (Bologna) is the closest profile to Lukas Engel, with a 87/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and Junior Firpo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lukas Engel?
Yes. Junior Firpo (Leeds United) plays a similar left back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €3.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lukas Engel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lukas Engel's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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