Inter- Games
- 13
- 12 starts
- Minutes
- 1,058
- 81 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 1.3 xG
- Assists
- 3
- 2.1 xA
Player profile
980 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Creative box-to-box midfielder
Barella is among the most productive central midfielders going forward: key passes, chances created and dribbles are all in the top 10%, and he shoots and arrives in the box often. He tackles less than most in the role.
Key strengths
Creates. 2.11 key passes per 90, percentile 91, and 0.19 expected assists per 90, percentile 86.
Dribbling. 1.38 dribbles won per 90, percentile 95.
Arrives in the box. 2.66 touches in the box per 90, percentile 85, and 1.84 shots per 90, percentile 88.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 1.19 tackles per 90, percentile 17.
Interceptions. 0.73 interceptions per 90, percentile 31.
Similar players
- Dani Olmo BarcelonaKey passes 91 v 96 and dribbles won 95 v 85.
- Pablo Martínez MálagaExpected assists 86 v 86, shots 88 v 90.
- Nadiem Amiri Mainz 05Key passes 91 v 97 and dribbles won 95 v 86.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates. 2.11 key passes per 90, percentile 91, and 0.19 expected assists per 90, percentile 86.
Dribbling. 1.38 dribbles won per 90, percentile 95.
Arrives in the box. 2.66 touches in the box per 90, percentile 85, and 1.84 shots per 90, percentile 88.
Areas for development
Few tackles. 1.19 tackles per 90, percentile 17.
Interceptions. 0.73 interceptions per 90, percentile 31.
Similar players
- Dani Olmo BarcelonaKey passes 91 v 96 and dribbles won 95 v 85.
- Pablo Martínez MálagaExpected assists 86 v 86, shots 88 v 90.
- Nadiem Amiri Mainz 05Key passes 91 v 97 and dribbles won 95 v 86.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 6 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (20%), average spot right half-space, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 11%, Middle third 52%, Final third 37%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 9 | 752 | 1 | 2 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 1.74 | 16 | 16 | 7.33 |
| Champions League | 4 | 306 | 0 | 1 | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.39 | 4 | 10 | 7.45 |
13 games
