Who should replace Ivan Barbero?
STFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Barbero's profile ↗
Ivan Barbero is a striker for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. The best replacements for Barbero include Nikola Štulić from Lecce, with a fit score of 84/100, and Keisuke Goto from Sint-Truidense VV, who has a fit score of 82/100. These players offer a strong tactical fit for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Robert Mührensimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 37 | n/a | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Romeo Vermantsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €9.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Vakoun Issouf Bayosimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Tammy Abrahamsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €17m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €19m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Jamie Vardysimilar↗ | Cremonese | 39 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Barbero
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · low reliability
≈ 100% Ivan Barbero · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Barbero?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nikola Štulić (Lecce) does the closest job to Ivan Barbero, at 91/100 on profile. Keisuke Goto and Robert Mühren follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ivan Barbero?
Yes — Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ivan Barbero?
Doppel learns Ivan Barbero's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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