Players like Federico Barba
CB/LBComo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Barba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Barba are Cas Odenthal, Nick Viergever, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Cas Odenthal (Sassuolo) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Federico Barba is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for making an impact in the opposition's box. His impressive non-penalty goal rate highlights his offensive threat, making him a valuable asset in set-piece situations. While he may struggle in duels and defensive actions compared to his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only five games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Federico Barba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Barba
≈ 100% Federico Barba · low reliability
≈ 100% Federico Barba · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Federico Barba · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Federico Barba?
Statistically, Cas Odenthal (Sassuolo) is the closest look-alike to Federico Barba — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Federico Barba?
By Doppel's fit score, Cas Odenthal (Sassuolo) is the closest profile to Federico Barba, with a 81/100 overall match. Nick Viergever and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Barba?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Federico Barba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Federico Barba's 2023/24 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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