Players like Pablo Barrios
CMAtlético 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 October 2026.
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Pablo Barrios is a dynamic central midfielder known for his ball progression and playmaking abilities. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his vision and control. Despite some challenges with injury availability, his aerial prowess and successful dribbles further underline his ability to influence games from the midfield.
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↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Pablo Barrios?
Statistically, Lucas Paquetá (West Ham United) is the closest look-alike to Pablo Barrios — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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