Players like Ross Barkley
CM/CDM/CAMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Barkley's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ross Barkley are Kevin Sessa, Paul Nebel, Eric Ebimbe. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ross Barkley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €73m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €53m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Barkley
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ross Barkley?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Ross Barkley, with a 85/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Eric Ebimbe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ross Barkley?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ross Barkley?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ross Barkley's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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