Players like Dani Barcia
CBDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Barcia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Barcia are Sinaly Diomandé, David Zec, Nobel Mendy. Doppel rates Sinaly Diomandé (Auxerre) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dani Barcia emerges as an attacking centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evident in his impressive goal-scoring and chance-creation metrics. While his overall quality ranks in the lower tier among his positional peers, his ability to add goals from the back and create big chances sets him apart. With a solid availability record, Barcia offers durability, making him a reliable option for teams seeking a defender who can also impact the attacking phase.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Big chances created. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dani Barcia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Barcia
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Barcia?
By Doppel's fit score, Sinaly Diomandé (Auxerre) is the closest profile to Dani Barcia, with a 81/100 overall match. David Zec and Nobel Mendy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Barcia?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Barcia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Barcia's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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