Who should replace Diogo Barbosa?
LBFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Barbosa's profile ↗
Diogo Barbosa is a left-back for Fortaleza in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 19 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Barbosa, Gabriele Bracaglia from Frosinone offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Greg Leigh of Oxford United also presents a solid option with the same fit score. Players similar to Barbosa include José Gomes from CD Nacional and Miguel Ángel Brau of Granada, both providing viable alternatives.
Best replacements for Diogo Barbosa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gomessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Miguel Ángel Brausimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kristoffer Lundsimilar↗ | Palermo | 24 | €4.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Joaquin Seyssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €18m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Marlonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 29 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Barbosa
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Diogo Barbosa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Barbosa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Gomes (CD Nacional) does the closest job to Diogo Barbosa, at 92/100 on profile. Miguel Ángel Brau and Gabriele Bracaglia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Diogo Barbosa?
Yes — Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar left back role at roughly €100k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Diogo Barbosa?
Doppel learns Diogo Barbosa's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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