Who should replace Leandro Barreiro?
CM/CDM/CAMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeandro Barreiro's profile ↗
Leandro Barreiro is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga. For those searching for the best replacement for Barreiro, Jae-sung Lee from 1. FSV Mainz 05 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Jon Guridi from Sevilla and Cesare Casadei from Torino both present viable alternatives, each with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Sevilla | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Lilian Egloffsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Gustavo Sásimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €23m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leandro Barreiro
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leandro Barreiro?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Guridi (Sevilla) does the closest job to Leandro Barreiro, at 92/100 on profile. Jae-sung Lee and Cesare Casadei follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leandro Barreiro?
Yes — Lilian Egloff (Karlsruher SC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leandro Barreiro?
Doppel learns Leandro Barreiro's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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