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Spartak Moskva· 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Esequiel Barco

MidfielderArgentina27y€14.0MFull profile →

Small Sample

2.52KP/90

0.15G/90

0.23A/90

Based on 658 min · 2025/2026 · Russian Cup · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Esequiel Barco

Marco Brescianini96% match
Fiorentina · Serie A · €7.5M
Dro Fernández95% match
Paris Saint Germain · Ligue 1 · €10.0M
Tim Latteier95% match
Schweinfurt · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

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A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and top 20% creator in the league. Note: this profile is based on 658 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Esequiel Barco:

Marco Brescianini(96% match) — A Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed.
Dro Fernández(95% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (91% pass accuracy), heavily involved in play (67 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Tim Latteier(95% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90) and active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marco Brescianini

Fiorentina · Serie A

Italy26yContract 2026

KP/900.83

G/900.10

Small SampleOut of form ↓

vs Barco: €7M cheaper

96% match

€7.5M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Esequiel Barco?▼

The top alternatives to Esequiel Barco based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marco Brescianini, Dro Fernández, Tim Latteier, Eugeni, Marcel Wenig. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Esequiel Barco in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Esequiel Barco in 2026 include Marco Brescianini (€7.5M), Dro Fernández (€10.0M), Tim Latteier (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Esequiel Barco play and who plays similarly?▼

Esequiel Barco plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marco Brescianini (Italy, €7.5M); Dro Fernández (Spain, €10.0M); Tim Latteier (Germany, N/A); Eugeni (Spain, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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