Who should replace Dani Barcia?
CBDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Barcia's profile ↗
Dani Barcia is a centre-back for Deportivo de A Coruña in LaLiga 2, having made 25 appearances during the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Barcia include David Zec from Holstein Kiel, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Sinaly Diomandé of Auxerre, with a fit score of 81/100. For those seeking a tactical fit similar to Barcia, these options provide strong alternatives.
Best replacements for Dani Barcia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Barcia
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dani Barcia · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Barcia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sinaly Diomandé (Auxerre) does the closest job to Dani Barcia, at 91/100 on profile. Manuel Lama and David Zec follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dani Barcia?
Yes — Wes Harding (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dani Barcia?
Doppel learns Dani Barcia's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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