Players like Miguel Barbieri
CBDeportivo Riestra · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Barbieri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Barbieri are Tiago Gabriel, Mattia Bani, Nikola Katić. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lloyd Jones scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Miguel Barbieri is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his aerial prowess and exceptional ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 2% for clearances and aerial duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 48% of his peers, his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, Barbieri's defensive capabilities make him a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Barbieri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 12 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Barbieri
≈ 100% Miguel Barbieri · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Miguel Barbieri · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Miguel Barbieri · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Barbieri?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Miguel Barbieri, with a 87/100 overall match. Mattia Bani and Nikola Katić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Barbieri?
Yes. Lloyd Jones (Charlton Athletic) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Barbieri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Barbieri's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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