Cheaper alternatives to Pablo Barrios
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Barrios's profile ↗
Pablo Barrios is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 23 appearances and a market value of €60m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Barrios, Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk, fit 86/100, €3m) and Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle, fit 86/100, €3m) both offer similar roles at a significantly lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 85 |
| 9 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Barrios
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Barrios?
Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 85/100 match to Pablo Barrios.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Barrios?
Abdelkahar Kadri offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.6m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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