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 October 2026.
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Miguel Barbieri is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his aerial dominance and tenacity in duels. With elite metrics in clearances and aerial duels, he excels at thwarting opposition attacks, showcasing his reliability on the backline. While not a ball-playing defender, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, underlining his value as a consistent presence in the squad.
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↗ | Sheffield United | 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 closest look-alike to Miguel Barbieri?
Statistically, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Miguel Barbieri — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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