Best Alternatives to Alexander Barboza

Top 3 Alternatives to Alexander Barboza

1. 1.Davide Bartesaghi85% DNA match·AC Milan€23.0M
2. 2.Marco Palestra84% DNA match·Cagliari€25.0M
3. 3.Adrian Leon Barisic85% DNA match·Sporting Braga€4.0M

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Playing Style Analysis

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.6 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (59% duel success), heavily involved in possession (64 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90), dominant in the air (3.4 aerials won/90, 78%), uses long balls frequently (11.7/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Alexander Barboza by playing style are:

• Davide Bartesaghi(85% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (59% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 624 minutes of playing time this season.
• Marco Palestra(84% match) — A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a dynamic dribbler (2.1/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success) and draws fouls effectively (3.2/90).
• Adrian Leon Barisic(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (67% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 453 minutes of playing time this season.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →