Ivan Barbero alternatives
STFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Barbero's profile ↗
Ivan Barbero is a striker for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, where he made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Barbero, consider Olivier Giroud of Lille, who has a fit score of 82/100 and a similar market value of €1m, or Bryan Linssen from NEC Nijmegen and Oskar Zawada from FC Groningen, both valued at €0m and fitting well in comparable roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 76 | 77 |
| 9 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 77 | 76 |
| 11 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Barbero
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ivan Barbero?
Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Ivan Barbero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ivan Barbero?
Olivier Giroud offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ivan Barbero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Ivan Barbero'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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