Who should replace Nicolò Barella?
CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Barella's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolò Barella, the best-fitting central midfielders are Kevin Stöger, Luis Alberto, Pablo Fornals. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 97/100 on tactical profile (89/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Stöger at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolò Barella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 96 | 87 |
| 3 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 96 | 84 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Martin Ødegaardsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 28 | €71m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Pedrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €164m | 95 | 83 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 10 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 95 | 83 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Barella
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Barella · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Barella?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Nicolò Barella, at 97/100 on profile. Luis Alberto and Pablo Fornals follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Barella?
Yes — Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 89/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Barella?
Doppel learns Nicolò Barella'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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