Misha Engel Explained

Misha Engel
Fullname:Misha Engel
Birth Date:1 October 2002
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Jong AZ
Years1:2021–
Clubs1:Jong AZ
Caps1:64
Goals1:1
Club-Update:29 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:00:15, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Misha Engel (born 1 October 2002) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a defender for Dutch club AZ Alkmaar.[1]

Career

Engel made his league debut for Jong AZ in the Eerste Divisie on 23 August 2021 appearing as a substitute in a 1-0 victory against TOP Oss.[2] He made his first start for Jong AZ against VVV Venlo in January 2022 after their team had endured four months without a win. Engel played at left back and along with Lewis Schouten and striker Mexx Meerdink was one of three young players making their first start. They won 2-0.[3] After a succession of further appearances, in April 2022 Engel was granted a new professional contract with AZ, keeping him at the club until 2023.[4] On 5 September, 2022 he scored his first professional goal, coming in a 3-1 win against FC Dordrecht.[5] [6]

On 22 May 2023 he extended his contract for the club until 2025.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mischa Engel- Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  2. Web site: AZ II VS. TOP OSS 1 - 0 - Soccerway. uk.soccerway.com.
  3. Web site: Extremely young Young AZ surprised with a convincing victory. First win in almost four months. noordhollandsdagblad.nl.
  4. Web site: Opties in contracten Dirks en Engel gelicht. az.nl.
  5. Web site: Young Ajax inflicted a painful defeat on Heracles Almelo thanks in particular to striker Lucca. foot221.com.
  6. Web site: Jong AZ draait achterstand om en wint van Dordrecht. Az.nl.
  7. AZ verlengt met Engel. nl. AZ Alkmaar. 22 May 2023. 29 May 2023.