Who should replace Alexander Barboza?
CBPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexander Barboza's profile ↗
Alexander Barboza is a centre-back for Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 13 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Barboza, Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers an impressive fit score of 89/100, while Konstantinos Koulierakis from VfL Wolfsburg follows closely with a fit score of 85/100. Both players provide strong tactical alternatives for his position.
Best replacements for Alexander Barboza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Koray Güntersimilar↗ | Göztepe | 32 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexander Barboza
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alexander Barboza · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexander Barboza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) does the closest job to Alexander Barboza, at 93/100 on profile. Rodrigo Fagundes and Eiran Cashin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alexander Barboza?
Yes — Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €0k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alexander Barboza?
Doppel learns Alexander Barboza's role profile from his 2026 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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