Who should replace Arne Engels?
CM/CDMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Engels's profile ↗
Arne Engels is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, having made 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Among the best replacements for Engels, Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum has a fit score of 84/100, while Neil El Aynaoui from RC Lens and Jae-sung Lee from Mainz 05 both have fit scores of 83/100. These players provide similar tactical contributions and could effectively replace Engels in the squad.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Engels
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arne Engels?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Arne Engels, at 93/100 on profile. Neil El Aynaoui and Jae-sung Lee follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arne Engels?
Yes — Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arne Engels?
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