Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Lukas Ahlefeld Engel
27 years old
Real Salt Lake 
MLS Position
Defender
Height
178 cm
Weight
74 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
14 Dec 1998 - Denmark
Birth City
Amager
Ranking
9th
— MLS
Statistics of L. Engel — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
3
Starts
3
Minutes played
265
Goals
0
Average rating
Cards
1
Yellow
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
10
Interceptions
2
Fouls committed
0
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
87 - 78%
Duels won %
- (0/0)
📊 General
Appearances
59
Starts
55
Minutes played
4862
Goals
0
Average rating
7.3/10
Cards
9
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
101
Interceptions
71
Fouls committed
41
Key passes
64
Passes - accuracy
2522 - 64%
Duels won %
57% (250/435)
Standings MLS 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Diego | 34 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 64 | 41 | +23 | 63 | WWLDL |
| 2 |  Vancouver Whitecaps | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 66 | 38 | +28 | 63 | LWWDD |
| 3 |  Los Angeles FC | 34 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 65 | 40 | +25 | 60 | DLWWW |
| 4 |  Minnesota United FC | 34 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 56 | 39 | +17 | 58 | LWDLW |
| 5 |  Seattle Sounders | 34 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 58 | 48 | +10 | 55 | WWWDL |
| 6 |  Austin | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 47 | LWLLW |
| 7 |  FC Dallas | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 44 | WLWDW |
| 8 |  Portland Timbers | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 48 | -7 | 44 | LLDDL |
| 9 |  Real Salt Lake | 34 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 38 | 49 | -11 | 41 | DLWWL |
| 10 |  San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 60 | 63 | -3 | 41 | WLWLL |
| 11 |  Colorado Rapids | 34 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 41 | DLDLW |
| 12 |  Houston Dynamo | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 56 | -13 | 37 | DLLWL |
| 13 |  St. Louis City | 34 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 44 | 58 | -14 | 32 | DWLWW |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Galaxy | 34 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 46 | 66 | -20 | 30 | WWLWL |
| 15 |  Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 46 | 70 | -24 | 28 | DLLLL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Real Salt Lake
M. Kerkvliet
M. Stajduhar
Rafael Cabral
A. Katránis
D. Kropp
D. Yedlin
G. Villa
J. Arias
J. Glad
K. Henry
L. Engel
P. Quinton
R. Mesalles
S. Junqua
Z. Gozo
A. Riquelme
Chadwick Zachary Booth
D. Luna
E. Eneli
G. Dillon
J. Sanabria
L. Moisa
M. Guilavogui
N. Caliskan
Omar Marquez
P. Ruiz
S. Spierings
A. Hezarkhani
A. Piol
D. Marczuk
Jesús Rafael Barea Barroso
S. Solans
T. Wolff
V. Olatunji
Career of L. Engel since 2018
2025/2026
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake59Apps
-Goals
9Assists
Rating
2024/2025
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough12Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough41Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Silkeborg
Silkeborg3Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Silkeborg
Silkeborg28Apps
1Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022Silkeborg
Silkeborg15Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022
Vejle
Vejle22Apps
4Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Vejle
Vejle18Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager17Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager30Apps
5Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager32Apps
9Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake3Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2024/2025Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough9Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough35Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Silkeborg
Silkeborg3Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Silkeborg
Silkeborg25Apps
1Goals
4Assists
Rating
2021/2022Silkeborg
Silkeborg15Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Vejle
Vejle17Apps
2Goals
1Assists
Rating
2020/2021Vejle
Vejle17Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager16Apps
4Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2019/2020Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager30Apps
5Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Fremad Amager
Fremad Amager32Apps
9Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2026
Middlesbrough
→
Real Salt Lake
Transfer
Middlesbrough
Real Salt Lake
2025
FC Cincinnati
→
Middlesbrough
Return from loan
FC Cincinnati
Middlesbrough
2025
Middlesbrough
→
FC Cincinnati
Loan
Middlesbrough
FC Cincinnati
2025
Middlesbrough
→
FC Cincinnati
Loan
Middlesbrough
FC Cincinnati
2023
Silkeborg
→
Middlesbrough
€ 1.8M
Silkeborg
Middlesbrough
2022
Vejle
→
Silkeborg
Vejle
Silkeborg
2021
Fremad Amager
→
Vejle
Free
Fremad Amager
Vejle
1926
FC Cincinnati
→
Middlesbrough
FC Cincinnati
Middlesbrough
BIOGRAPHY
L. Engel is a professional footballer currently playing for Real Salt Lake in the MLS. Born in Amager, Denmark, he developed his passion for football from an early age before catching the eye of professional clubs. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 178 cm tall and 74 kg — ideal for the professional game. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. In 2023, he moved to Middlesbrough from Silkeborg, for € 1.8M, underlining his value on the transfer market. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Real Salt Lake with dedication and professionalism. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the MLS this season.