Who should replace 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. For those seeking the best replacement for Engel, Alfie Doughty (Luton Town, fit 88/100) and Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen, fit 86/100) are notable options, providing similar tactical versatility and performance levels.
Best replacements for Lukas Engel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oleksandr Zinchenkosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €8.2m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 5 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 9 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 89 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lukas Engel
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lukas Engel · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lukas Engel?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal) does the closest job to Lukas Engel, at 96/100 on profile. Calvin Verdonk and Juan Miranda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lukas Engel?
Yes — Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €2.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lukas Engel?
Doppel learns Lukas Engel's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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