Players like Mickaël Barreto
CM/CAM/LMAjaccio · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMickaël Barreto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mickaël Barreto are Steven Berghuis, Fábio Vieira, Florent Muslija. Doppel rates Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marco Richter scores 86/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
About Mickaël Barreto
Mickaël Barreto is a creative attacking midfielder, adept at orchestrating play and generating chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, making him a key asset in the final third. His impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch. While not known for defensive contributions, his playmaking abilities and vision make him a standout in his role.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mickaël Barreto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 91 | 89 |
| 7 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mickaël Barreto
≈ 100% Mickaël Barreto · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mickaël Barreto · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Mickaël Barreto · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mickaël Barreto?
By Doppel's fit score, Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Mickaël Barreto, with a 85/100 overall match. Fábio Vieira and Florent Muslija are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mickaël Barreto?
Yes. Marco Richter (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mickaël Barreto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mickaël Barreto's 2024/25 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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