Players like Pablo Barrios
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Barrios's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Barrios are Lucas Paquetá, Tom Cairney, Ross Barkley. Doppel rates Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Pablo Barrios is a dynamic central midfielder known for his ball progression and playmaking ability. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his vision and technical skill. While he has had some injury concerns, his aerial prowess and successful dribbles further highlight his all-around game, making him a valuable asset when fit for Atlético Madrid.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 52 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Barrios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Barrios
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Barrios?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Pablo Barrios, with a 85/100 overall match. Tom Cairney and Ross Barkley are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Barrios?
Yes. Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Barrios?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Barrios's 2025/26 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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