What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Connor Barron?

Barron retrieves the ball more than Engels — nearly 2x the output. 0 goals in 28 games. €3M. You decide. Compared with Arne Engels (€2.5M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 7% among Premiership peers). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Connor Barron compare to Arne Engels?

Connor Barron ball recoveries vs Arne Engels (129 ball recoveries in 28 games), but goals (0 goals in 28 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Connor Barron's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 7% among Premiership peers). Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Premiership Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Connor Barron?

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

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Middlesbrough· 2024/2025 · Premiership · FULL

AI Verdict: Connor Barron

Defensive MidfieldScotland24y€2.5MFull profile →

MetronomeDefensive

1.59KP/90

0.00G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 1,947 min · 2024/2025 · Premiership · FULL

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Barron retrieves the ball more than Engels — nearly 2x the output.

vs Arne Engels · Premiership · Similar role · €2.5M

Barron wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.96/90 · Top 15% · 129 ball recoveries in 28 games

Barron loses on

Goals

0.00/90 · Bottom 1% · 0 goals in 28 games

Based on 1,947 min (28 apps) vs anchor 1,532 min · 64 peers in Premiership MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Premiership · same-role pool

5.96/90

Top 15%

Barron

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

2.76/90

Bottom 3%

Engels

0.00/90

Bottom 1%

Barron

Goals

gap

0.21/90

Top 17%

Engels

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vs Premiership Midfielders

Big Chances

0.45/90Top 7%

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Dribbles

1.30/90Top 12%

Press Intensity

3.07/90Top 14%

Percentile rank among Premiership midfielders (n=62) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeDefensive

Connor Barron is a Metronome. Connor Barron is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.

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