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, Joey Veerman. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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 September 2026.
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Nicolò Barella is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play with precision and vision. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 12% of his peers, underlining his elite quality. With standout metrics in accurate final-third passes and touches, he is a creative force who consistently influences matches, though his finishing could use improvement. Barella's durability is a plus, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable 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↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 98 | 90 |
| 2 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 97 | 85 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 97 | 87 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 87 |
| 6 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 86 |
| 8 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 96 | 86 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 11 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 12 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 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: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Barella?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Nicolò Barella, with a 90/100 overall match. Pablo Fornals and Joey Veerman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Barella?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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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