[1] 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.
[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.