Players like Rafael Barrios
RB/CBBarracas Central · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Barrios's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Barrios are Jonas Sterner, Yan Valery, Olivier Aertssen. Doppel rates Jonas Sterner (SG Dynamo Dresden) a 83/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francesco Mezzoni scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Rafael Barrios
Rafael Barrios is a versatile right-back with the ability to contribute offensively through his successful dribbles and accurate crosses, ranking in the top 15% for his position. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him among the bottom tier of peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with touches and long balls, his attacking contributions make him a reliable option on the flank.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Barrios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Francesco Mezzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 26 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Rafael Pinto Pedrosasimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 19 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Santiago Sallesimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 22 | €900k | 86 | 85 |
| 10 | Eros Mancusosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 27 | €2.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Barrios
≈ 100% Rafael Barrios · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rafael Barrios · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafael Barrios · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Barrios?
By Doppel's fit score, Jonas Sterner (SG Dynamo Dresden) is the closest profile to Rafael Barrios, with a 83/100 overall match. Yan Valery and Olivier Aertssen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Barrios?
Yes. Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Barrios?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Barrios's 2025 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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