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Who should replace Harvey Barnes?

LWNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHarvey Barnes's profile ↗

Harvey Barnes is a left winger for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Barnes, Christos Tzolis of Club Brugge KV offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Vincenzo Grifo from SC Freiburg also presents a strong option with a fit score of 85/100.

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Best replacements for Harvey Barnes

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Christos Tzolissimilar↗Club Brugge KV24€42m9386
2Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗SC Freiburg33€3.7m9185
3Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗Arsenal25€42m9184
4Ryan Frasersimilar↗Southampton32€1.9m9181
5Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗RSC Anderlecht33€1.8m9183
6Jakob Breumsimilar↗Go Ahead Eagles23€5.5m9183
7Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗Burnley28€4.4m9181
8Ernest Muçisimilar↗Trabzonspor25€12m9082
9Ansu Fatisimilar↗AS Monaco24€16m9082
10Noa Langsimilar↗PSV Eindhoven27€24m9081
11Cody Gakposimilar↗Liverpool FC27€58m8979
12Williot Swedbergsimilar↗Celta Vigo22€19m8981

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Harvey Barnes

1. Christos TzolisClub Brugge KV86/100

≈ 100% Harvey Barnes · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90

2. Vincenzo GrifoSC Freiburg85/100

≈ 100% Harvey Barnes · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90

3. Gabriel MartinelliArsenal84/100

≈ 100% Harvey Barnes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Harvey Barnes?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Harvey Barnes, at 93/100 on profile. Vincenzo Grifo and Gabriel Martinelli follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Harvey Barnes?

Yes — Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.8m, a 83/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Harvey Barnes?

Doppel learns Harvey Barnes's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.

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