Players like Nicolò Barella
CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Barella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Barella are Kevin Stöger, Pablo Fornals, Harvey Elliott. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) a 90/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 90/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolò Barella is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional playmaking abilities and vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers, he consistently excels in accurate final-third passes and touches, showcasing his capacity to dictate the tempo and create chances. While not primarily a defensive stalwart, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for any team.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Barella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 98 | 90 |
| 2 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 97 | 85 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 97 | 88 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 97 | 87 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 7 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €77m | 96 | 86 |
| 8 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 86 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 10 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 12 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 95 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Barella
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Barella?
Statistically, Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Barella — a 90/100 profile match (98/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Barella?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Nicolò Barella, with a 90/100 overall match. Pablo Fornals and Harvey Elliott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Barella?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 90/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Barella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Barella'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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