Players like Álvaro Barreal
LW/LM/RWSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Barreal's profile ↗
Álvaro Barreal is a left winger/left midfielder for Santos in Brazil's Serie A, having made 17 appearances in 2026, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Barreal include Mohamed Nassoh from NAC Breda with a fit score of 79/100, and Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 80/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile within their respective leagues.
About Álvaro Barreal
Álvaro Barreal is a dynamic left winger known for his ability to deliver accurate long balls and contribute effectively to the attack, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal output. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he showcases both scoring prowess and defensive work rate, highlighted by his tackles and interceptions. While he may not excel in aerial duels, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only 15 games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Álvaro Barreal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álvaro Barreal
≈ 100% Álvaro Barreal · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Barreal · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Barreal · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álvaro Barreal?
By Doppel's fit score, Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to Álvaro Barreal, with a 79/100 overall match. Filip Krastev and Ansgar Knauff are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Álvaro Barreal?
Yes. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Álvaro Barreal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Álvaro Barreal's 2026 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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