Active in Ligue 1

Valentín Barco

Midfielder #32
Age 21 years
Nationality Argentina
Market Value €15M

Career

No transfer history

Valentín Barco stands as RC Strasbourg’s Platinum Engine, bringing a sophisticated edge to the French top flight. A winner of six major honors in Argentina, including the Liga Profesional and Super Copa, the 22-year-old arrived in Europe with a decorated pedigree and has quickly established himself as a cornerstone of the midfield rotation.

The Argentine’s influence is quantified by his high activity, featuring as a main card in 14 of his 17 appearances this season. Operating with the ARCHITECT badge, he serves as the creative brain of the side, while his MAGNET status is proven by a relentless 71 touches per 90 minutes. With a Passing score of 79, he facilitates play with ease, contributing to four goals and assists total so far. While he is going through a quiet spell regarding his immediate Intensity, his overall ability remains high, supported by the SILVER TRAY badge which highlights his reliability in finding teammates in dangerous areas.

With a market value climbing toward €15M, Barco represents a significant investment on a rising trajectory. His technical Balance and tactical maturity suggest a high ceiling as he navigates the Stakes of European football and continues his development as a premier playmaker.

Player Rating

Valentín Barco
63
Rating
27
slump
Form
⚡ Skills 73
🎯 Clutch 44
🎨 Style 51
📊 Ability 56
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Midfielder

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Valentín Barco is a solid ARCHITECT for Strasbourg. Evidence: 1.52 Key Passes/90.

Also shows: above average SILVER TRAY (22% Assist Frequency)

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (77/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Physical profile: Compact Build.

Valentín Barco Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Midfielders

Height 5%
Weight 18%
Experience 25%

vs Ligue 1

Height 3%
Weight 11%
Experience 25%

Traits

DECORATED

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 61 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 47 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 61 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 55 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 77 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 61
Shooting 47
Defense 61
Workrate 55
Passing 77
Key Strength 77 Passing
Area to Watch 47 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Valentín Barco this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 15, 2026 Strasbourg 0-0 Paris FC Ligue 1 90' 8.3 - - 15 Stade de la Meinau
Mar 07, 2026 Auxerre 0-0 Strasbourg Ligue 1 30' 6.5 - - 21 Stade de l'Abbé Deschamps
Feb 27, 2026 Strasbourg 1-1 Lens Ligue 1 96' 7.5 - - 50 Stade de la Meinau
Feb 22, 2026 Strasbourg 3-1 Lyon Ligue 1 99' 6.9 - - 60 Stade de la Meinau
Feb 14, 2026 Marseille 2-2 Strasbourg Ligue 1 99' 6.6 - - 96 Orange Vélodrome
Feb 08, 2026 Le Havre 2-1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 95' 7.2 0 0 69 Stade Océane
Jan 25, 2026 Lille 1-4 Strasbourg Ligue 1 94' 7.3 0 0 71 Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Jan 18, 2026 Strasbourg 2-1 Metz Ligue 1 92' 7.2 - - 67 Stade de la Meinau
Jan 03, 2026 Nice 1-1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 90' 6.5 0 0 52 Allianz Riviera
Dec 14, 2025 Strasbourg 0-0 Lorient Ligue 1 100' 6.9 0 0 20 Stade de la Meinau
Nov 22, 2025 Lens 1-0 Strasbourg Ligue 1 77' 6.2 0 0 62 Stade Bollaert-Delelis
Nov 09, 2025 Strasbourg 2-0 Lille Ligue 1 90' 7.7 0 0 61 Stade de la Meinau
Oct 29, 2025 Strasbourg 3-0 Auxerre Ligue 1 62' 8.3 1 1 44 Stade de la Meinau
Oct 26, 2025 Lyon 2-1 Strasbourg Ligue 1 90' 6.2 0 0 97 Parc Olympique Lyonnais
Oct 17, 2025 Paris Saint Germain 3-3 Strasbourg Ligue 1 90' 7.3 0 1 100 Parc des Princes

Player Market Value

Track Valentín Barco's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €15.0M
Peak Value €15.0M (Q4'25)
€15.0M €7.5M €0
Q2'21 Q4'21 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25