Players like Barreto
CM/CDMCriciúma · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitBarreto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Barreto are Matt Crooks, Josh Laurent, Thiago Ojeda. Doppel rates Matt Crooks (Hull City) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Barreto is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with a top 3% ranking among his peers, showcasing his physical presence and ability to dominate in the air. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 47%, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. He may need to improve his passing accuracy in the final third to enhance his playmaking contributions, but his reliability and aerial prowess make him a valuable asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Barreto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Barreto
≈ 100% Barreto · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Barreto · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Barreto · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Barreto?
Statistically, Matt Crooks (Hull City) is the closest look-alike to Barreto — a 80/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Barreto?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Crooks (Hull City) is the closest profile to Barreto, with a 80/100 overall match. Josh Laurent and Thiago Ojeda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Barreto?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Barreto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Barreto's 2024 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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