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Chicago Fire· 2026 · Major League Soccer · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Leonardo Barroso

DefenderPortugal21y€1.4MFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

1.15Tkl/90

0.82KP/90

Based on 546 min · 2026 · Major League Soccer · 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 Leonardo Barroso

Romano Floriani Mussolini96% match
Cremonese · Serie A
Marcos Navarro Blázquez96% match
Valencia · La Liga
Jan-Hendrik Marx

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a prolific assist provider (0.33 assists/90). Note: this profile is based on 546 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Leonardo Barroso:

Romano Floriani Mussolini(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
Marcos Navarro Blázquez(96% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90).
Jan-Hendrik Marx(95% match) — A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Romano Floriani Mussolini

Cremonese · Serie A

Italy23y

Tkl/902.17

KP/900.70

Solid DefenderSteady form

vs Barroso: 2y older

96% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Leonardo Barroso?▼

The top alternatives to Leonardo Barroso based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Romano Floriani Mussolini, Marcos Navarro Blázquez, Jan-Hendrik Marx, Travis Patterson, Gonçalo Costa. 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 Leonardo Barroso in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Leonardo Barroso in 2026 include Romano Floriani Mussolini (N/A), Marcos Navarro Blázquez (N/A), Jan-Hendrik Marx (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Leonardo Barroso play and who plays similarly?▼

Leonardo Barroso plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Romano Floriani Mussolini (Italy, N/A); Marcos Navarro Blázquez (Spain, N/A); Jan-Hendrik Marx (Germany, N/A); Travis Patterson (England, 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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