Players like Diego Barri
CM/CDMCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Barri's profile ↗
Diego Barri is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for CD Castellón in LaLiga 2, with 39 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Barri include Isma Ruiz from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Josh Laurent from Burnley, with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United and Roman Kvet of FCV Dender, both showcasing similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Diego Barri
Diego Barri is a reliable and durable central midfielder, excelling as a positional playmaker with a keen eye for accurate final-third passes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 50% of his peers, his ability to deliver precision in crucial moments sets him apart. While he may lack in long balls and key passes, his consistent availability—having missed no games in three seasons—reinforces his value as a dependable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Barri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Barri
≈ 100% Diego Barri · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Diego Barri · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Barri · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Barri?
By Doppel's fit score, Isma Ruiz (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Diego Barri, with a 81/100 overall match. Josh Laurent and Sean Longstaff are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Barri?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Barri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Barri's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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