Players like Alexander Barboza
CBPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexander Barboza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alexander Barboza are Ross Sykes, Leandro Cabrera, Justin Hubner. Doppel rates Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alexander Barboza is a commanding aerial defender with a knack for winning duels and disrupting opposition play. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 30% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With exceptional stats in clearances and possession won in the attacking third, he stands out as a crucial asset for Palmeiras, while his durability is underscored by minimal missed games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alexander Barboza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexander Barboza
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alexander Barboza?
Statistically, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Alexander Barboza — a 89/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alexander Barboza?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Alexander Barboza, with a 89/100 overall match. Leandro Cabrera and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alexander Barboza?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alexander Barboza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alexander Barboza's 2026 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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