Players like Diogo Barbosa
LBFortaleza · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Barbosa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Barbosa are Jeff Hardeveld, Dean James, Thomas Ouwejan. Doppel rates Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) a 84/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Diogo Barbosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Thomas Ouwejansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €700k | 83 | 82 |
| 4 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 78 | 80 |
| 10 | Mees De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €5.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 80 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Barbosa
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Barbosa?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Diogo Barbosa, with a 84/100 overall match. Dean James and Thomas Ouwejan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Barbosa?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Barbosa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Barbosa's 2020/25 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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