Who should replace Arne Engels?
CM/CDMFC Augsburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArne Engels's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Arne Engels, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jürgen Ekkelenkamp, Matúš Bero, Rolando Mandragora. Jürgen Ekkelenkamp (Udinese) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matúš Bero at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arne Engels
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arne Engels
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Arne Engels · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arne Engels?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jürgen Ekkelenkamp (Udinese) does the closest job to Arne Engels, at 90/100 on profile. Matúš Bero and Rolando Mandragora 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 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arne Engels?
Doppel learns Arne Engels's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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