CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati has made another European acquisition.

What You Need To Know

  • FC Cincinnati has acquired Lukas Engel, on loan from Middlesborough FC

  • The 26-year-old wing back has had almost 250 professional Eurpoean appearances

  • He is a native of Kastrup, Denmark

This time, they’ve brought in Lukas Engel, a Danish wing back, who is on loan from Middlesborough FC of the EFL Championship league, according to a team press release.

The 26-year-old is set to join the team through the end of this season, “with the club retaining an option to complete a transfer.”

“We’d like to welcome Lukas to Cincinnati,” FC Cincinnati General Manager Chris Albright said in the release. "He’s a versatile player with a great engine who will help balance our defense and attack. Lukas is a top professional and an excellent character who will be a valuable addition to our group.”

He has played for Middlesborough, the Danish Superliga’s Silkeborg, Vejle Boldklub and Fremad Amager FC in Denmark.

“The native of Kastrup, Denmark earned one call-up to the Denmark U21 National Team in his youth international career,” the release reads.

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