What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Valentín Barco?

Barco wins back possession more than Neves. 1 goal in 14 games. €25M. You decide. Compared with João Neves (€25.0M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 1% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Aerials Won (Bottom 23%).

How does Valentín Barco compare to João Neves?

Valentín Barco ball recoveries vs João Neves (71 ball recoveries in 14 games), but goals (1 goal in 14 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Valentín Barco's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 1% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Aerials Won (Bottom 23%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Valentín Barco?

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

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AI Verdict: Valentín Barco

Central MidfieldArgentina22y€25.0MFull profile →

Box-to-BoxDefensive

1.66KP/90

0.08G/90

0.17A/90

Based on 1,166 min · 2024/2025 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Barco wins back possession more than Neves.

vs João Neves · Ligue 1 · Same playing style · €25.0M

Barco wins on

Ball Recoveries

5.50/90 · Top 25% · 71 ball recoveries in 14 games

Barco loses on

Goals

0.08/90 · 54th pct · 1 goal in 14 games

Based on 1,166 min (14 apps) vs anchor 1,284 min · 115 peers in Ligue 1 MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Ligue 1 · same-role pool

5.50/90

Top 25%

Barco

Ball Recoveries

RT edge

4.76/90

52th pct

Neves

0.08/90

54th pct

Barco

Goals

gap

0.35/90

Top 6%

Neves

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Big Chances

0.61/90Top 1%

Aerials Won

0.79/90Bottom 23%

Dribbled Past

0.45/90Top 11%

Key Passes

1.66/90Top 17%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 midfielders (n=111) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-BoxDefensive

Valentín Barco is a Box-to-Box. Valentín Barco is a Box-to-Box. Engine covering ground in attack and defense.

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