Players like Juan Barinaga
RBBoca Juniors · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Barinaga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Barinaga are Armando Méndez, Álex Lizancos, Issa Kaboré. Doppel rates Armando Méndez (Newell's Old Boys) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Sterner scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Juan Barinaga
Juan Barinaga is a reliable right-back known for his defensive aerial prowess and ability to contribute offensively, highlighted by his impressive success in aerial duels and dribbling. While he may not be a prolific creator, ranking in the bottom percentiles for goal contributions, his durability is a major asset, missing only three games in the last three seasons. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his peers, he showcases solid qualities that can bolster a team's defensive stability while providing occasional attacking support.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Big chances created. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Barinaga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armando Méndezsimilar↗ | Newell's Old Boys | 30 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Álex Lizancossimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Bryan Reynoldssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Barinaga
≈ 100% Juan Barinaga · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Barinaga · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Juan Barinaga · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Barinaga?
By Doppel's fit score, Armando Méndez (Newell's Old Boys) is the closest profile to Juan Barinaga, with a 82/100 overall match. Álex Lizancos and Issa Kaboré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Barinaga?
Yes. Jonas Sterner (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Barinaga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Barinaga's 2026 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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