Who should replace Pablo Barrios?
CMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Barrios's profile ↗
Pablo Barrios is a central midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 23 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Barrios, Lucas Paquetá from West Ham United and Tom Cairney from Fulham both demonstrate a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100 in compatibility. Additionally, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta from Athletic Club offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 96 | 81 |
| 2 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 95 | 82 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 94 | 82 |
| 7 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Barrios
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Barrios · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Barrios?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elliot Anderson (Manchester City) does the closest job to Pablo Barrios, at 96/100 on profile. Lucas Paquetá and Tom Cairney follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pablo Barrios?
Yes — Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pablo Barrios?
Doppel learns Pablo Barrios'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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