Players like Cauan Barros
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCauan Barros's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cauan Barros are Eric Martel, Terry Devlin, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cauan Barros is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play and winning aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his position, he showcases elite qualities in clearances and duels, proving his reliability and effectiveness. His durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, solidifying his role as a dependable anchor for Vasco da Gama.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cauan Barros
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cauan Barros
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Cauan Barros · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cauan Barros?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Cauan Barros, with a 78/100 overall match. Terry Devlin and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cauan Barros?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cauan Barros?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cauan Barros's 2026 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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