Players like Miguel Barbieri
CBDeportivo Riestra · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Barbieri's profile ↗
Miguel Barbieri is a centre-back for Deportivo Riestra in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 12 appearances and 950 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Barbieri include Tiago Gabriel from Lecce, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Mattia Bani from Palermo, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive capabilities and playing styles.
About Miguel Barbieri
Miguel Barbieri embodies the archetype of a dominant, aerially proficient centre-back, excelling in clearances and duels. Ranked in the top 36% among his positional peers, his ability to win aerial battles stands out, making him a formidable presence in the defensive third. With only four games missed in the last three seasons, Barbieri demonstrates impressive durability, ensuring he remains a reliable fixture in any 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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