Players like Ivan Barbero
STDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Barbero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Barbero are Nikola Štulić, Keisuke Goto, Bryan Linssen. Doppel rates Nikola Štulić (RC Sporting Charleroi) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Linssen scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ivan Barbero is a hardworking, defensive-minded striker who excels in pressing, evidenced by his impressive tackles and interceptions rate. While his overall quality is below the elite tier, his durability is a plus, with only 16 games missed in the last three seasons. However, his lack of dribbling success and low offensive contribution in the attacking third highlight areas for improvement in a more dynamic role.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Barbero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Vakoun Issouf Bayosimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Leicester City | 39 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Barbero
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · low reliability
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Barbero?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikola Štulić (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Ivan Barbero, with a 85/100 overall match. Keisuke Goto and Bryan Linssen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Barbero?
Yes. Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Barbero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Barbero's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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