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Real Betis· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Marc Bartra

Centre BackSpain35y€1.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

2.05Tkl/90

0.23KP/90

Based on 1,976 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · 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 Marc Bartra

Pau Cubarsí80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €80.0M
Eric Bailly80% match
Real Oviedo · La Liga · €38.0M
Dávid Hancko80% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.0 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success), central to possession (70 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (7.8/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three closest DNA matches to Marc Bartra:

Pau Cubarsí(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (95% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (92 passes/90) and central to possession (102 touches/90).
Eric Bailly(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (65% duel success), uses long balls frequently (5.4/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Dávid Hancko(80% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (58% duel success).

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Pau Cubarsí

FC Barcelona · La Liga

Spain19yContract 2029

Tkl/901.43

KP/900.17

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vs Bartra: €79M more expensive · 16y younger

80% match

€80.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Marc Bartra?▼

The top alternatives to Marc Bartra based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Pau Cubarsí, Eric Bailly, Dávid Hancko, Robin Le Normand, Marc Pubill. 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 Marc Bartra in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Marc Bartra in 2026 include Pau Cubarsí (€80.0M), Eric Bailly (€38.0M), Dávid Hancko (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Marc Bartra play and who plays similarly?▼

Marc Bartra plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Pau Cubarsí (Spain, €80.0M); Eric Bailly (Ivory Coast, €38.0M); Dávid Hancko (Slovakia, €35.0M); Robin Le Normand (Spain, €30.0M).

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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