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Best Alternatives to Federico Barba

DefenderItaly32y€600KFull profile →
Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample
1.67Tkl/90
0.67KP/90

Based on 539 min · 2025/2026 · AFC Champions League Two · PARTIAL

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

Note: Top DNA style matches can come from lower leagues. We also surface AFC Champions League Two peers ranked by market value and league tier — scroll the full list below.
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Top 3 alternatives to Federico Barba

  1. Matteo Lovato87% match

    Empoli · Serie A · €7.0M

  2. Nick Seidel85% match

    Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

  3. Lorenzo Moretti85% match

    Virtus Entella · Serie A

Style DNA can match players in weaker leagues. List below blends vector similarity with AFC Champions League Two peers by value and league tier.

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

Federico Barba is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success) and uses long balls frequently (5.0/90). The three closest DNA matches to Federico Barba:

  • Matteo Lovato(87% match) — Matteo Lovato is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
  • Nick Seidel(85% match) — Nick Seidel is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.
  • Lorenzo Moretti(85% match) — Lorenzo Moretti is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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Comparison Base
Federico Barba
DefenderItalyAFC Champions League Two€600K
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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Matteo Lovato

Empoli · Serie A

Italy26y
Tkl/901.50
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBSmall SampleSteady form

vs Barba: €6M more expensive · 6y younger

87% match
€7.0M
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#2
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Nick Seidel

Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga

Germany21y
Tkl/901.08
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

vs Barba: 11y younger

85% match
N/A
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#3
L
Lorenzo Moretti

Virtus Entella · Serie A

Italy24y
Tkl/901.36
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample

vs Barba: 8y younger

85% match
N/A
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#4
A
Andrea Masiello

Südtirol · Serie A

Italy40yContract 2026
Tkl/901.42
KP/900.24
Ball-Playing CBSmall SampleOut of form ↓
85% match
N/A
#5
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Ibrahima Cissé

Schalke 04 · Bundesliga

Mali25y
Tkl/901.67
KP/900.33
Ball-Playing CBSmall Sample
85% match
N/A
#6
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Lautaro Giannetti

Antalyaspor · Super Lig

Argentina32yContract 2027
Tkl/901.71
KP/900.15
Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form
88% match
N/A
#7
T
Toni Leistner

Hertha BSC · Bundesliga

Germany35y
Tkl/900.60
KP/900.40
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
84% match
N/A
#8
Y
Yoan Koré

Paris · Ligue 1

France21y
Tkl/901.30
KP/900.11
Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form
84% match
N/A
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#9
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Adam Webster

Brighton & Hove Albion · Premier League

England31yContract 2026
Tkl/901.11
KP/900.30
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
84% match
€5.0M
#10
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Pablo Ramón

Espanyol · La Liga

Spain24y
Tkl/900.83
KP/900.28
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
84% match
N/A
#11
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Mads Bech Sørensen

FC Midtjylland · Superliga

Denmark27yContract 2027
Tkl/900.92
KP/900.37
Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingIn form ↑
86% match
N/A
#12
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Emil Christensen

B 93 · Superliga

Denmark28y
Tkl/900.85
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form
85% match
N/A
#13
M
Martin Erlić

FC Midtjylland · Superliga

Croatia28y
Tkl/901.39
KP/900.18
Ball-Playing CBAerialOut of form ↓
85% match
€5.0M
#14
B
Botond Balogh

Kocaelispor · Super Lig

Hungary23y
Tkl/901.52
KP/900.38
Ball-Playing CBAerialSteady form
85% match
N/A
#15
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Gerrit Nauber

Go Ahead Eagles · Eredivisie

Germany34yContract 2026
Tkl/900.56
KP/900.45
Aerial DefenderAerial Threat
85% match
N/A
#16
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Mustafa Eser

Ümraniyespor · Super Lig

Turkey24yContract 2026
Tkl/901.70
KP/900.00
Ball-Playing CBAerial
85% match
N/A

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Who are the best alternatives to Federico Barba?▼
The top alternatives to Federico Barba based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Matteo Lovato, Nick Seidel, Lorenzo Moretti, Andrea Masiello, Ibrahima Cissé. 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 Federico Barba in 2026?▼
Players with a similar profile to Federico Barba in 2026 include Matteo Lovato (€7.0M), Nick Seidel (N/A), Lorenzo Moretti (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Federico Barba play and who plays similarly?▼
Federico Barba plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Matteo Lovato (Italy, €7.0M); Nick Seidel (Germany, N/A); Lorenzo Moretti (Italy, N/A); Andrea Masiello (Italy, 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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