Players like Diogo Barbosa
LBFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Barbosa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Barbosa are José Gomes, Gabriele Bracaglia, Greg Leigh. Doppel rates José Gomes (CD Nacional) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Greg Leigh scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diogo Barbosa is a reliable defensive left-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate passes in the final third. While he may not contribute offensively, ranking in the bottom 45% of his positional peers overall, his durability shines through with only 14 games missed in the last three seasons. His top-tier aerial duel success (top 12%) makes him a solid presence in defense, providing stability for Fortaleza.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Barbosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gomessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Barbosa
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Diogo Barbosa?
Statistically, José Gomes (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Diogo Barbosa — a 80/100 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 Diogo Barbosa?
By Doppel's fit score, José Gomes (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Diogo Barbosa, with a 80/100 overall match. Gabriele Bracaglia and Greg Leigh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Barbosa?
Yes. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Barbosa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Barbosa's 2025 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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