What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Bradley Barcola?

Barcola recovers the ball more than Dembélé — 40% more. 1 assist in 34 games. €70M. You decide. Compared with Ousmane Dembélé (€70.0M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 4% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%).

How does Bradley Barcola compare to Ousmane Dembélé?

Bradley Barcola ball recoveries vs Ousmane Dembélé (73 ball recoveries in 34 games), but assists (1 assist in 34 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Bradley Barcola's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 4% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Attacker with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Bradley Barcola?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Ousmane Dembélé. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Bradley Barcola

Left WingFrance24y€70.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlific

0.57G/90

0.05A/90

Based on 2,194 min · 2024/2025 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Barcola recovers the ball more than Dembélé — 40% more.

vs Ousmane Dembélé · Ligue 1 · Same playing style · €70.0M

Barcola wins on

Ball Recoveries

2.98/90 · 44th pct · 73 ball recoveries in 34 games

Barcola loses on

Assists

0.05/90 · 35th pct · 1 assist in 34 games

Based on 2,194 min (34 apps) vs anchor 1,063 min · 122 peers in Ligue 1 FWD · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Ligue 1 · same-role pool

2.98/90

44th pct

Barcola

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

2.13/90

Bottom 20%

Dembélé

0.05/90

35th pct

Barcola

Assists

gap

0.59/90

Top 1%

Dembélé

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vs Ligue 1 Forwards

Big Chances

0.54/90Top 4%

Chances Missed

0.81/90Bottom 5%

Goals

0.57/90Top 10%

Key Passes

2.01/90Top 11%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 forwards (n=115) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlific

Bradley Barcola is a Inside Forward. Bradley Barcola is a Inside Forward. Wide attacker who cuts inside to score.

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