Players like Valentín Barco
CM/CDM/LBRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Barco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valentín Barco are Kevin Stöger, Enzo Millot, İlkay Gündoğan. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) a 89/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Valentín Barco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 95 | 87 |
| 8 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentín Barco
≈ 100% Valentín Barco · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Valentín Barco · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Valentín Barco · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valentín Barco?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Valentín Barco, with a 89/100 overall match. Enzo Millot and İlkay Gündoğan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valentín Barco?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valentín Barco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valentín Barco'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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