Nicolò Barella alternatives
CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Barella's profile ↗
Nicolò Barella is a central midfielder for Inter in Serie A, with 34 appearances, 3 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Barella, Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach offers a fit score of 90/100 at a market value of €2m, while İlkay Gündoğan from Galatasaray presents a similar fit at the same value. Additionally, Mohamed Ihattaren and Cameron Puertas are viable budget alternatives, valued at €3m and €7m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 98 | 90 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 97 | 88 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 10 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 12 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Barella
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolò Barella?
Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 90/100 match to Nicolò Barella.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolò Barella?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolò Barella?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolò Barella's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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