Cheaper alternatives to Pablo Barrios
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Barrios's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pablo Barrios are Enzo Millot, Xavi Simons, Ibrahim Maza. Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart) rates 84/100 as a match at about €23m, below Pablo Barrios's ~€60m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pablo Barrios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Mazasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Barrios
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Barrios?
Himad Abdelli (Angers) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €4.6m with a 82/100 match to Pablo Barrios.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Barrios?
Enzo Millot offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €23m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pablo Barrios?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pablo Barrios's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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