Eric Smith alternatives
CB/CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Smith's profile ↗
Eric Smith is a centre-back/central midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Smith, consider Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior, valued at €2m, or Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden, valued at €1m, both offering similar roles with strong fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 83 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Smith
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Eric Smith?
Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Eric Smith.
Who is the best-value alternative to Eric Smith?
Youri Regeer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €4.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric Smith?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Eric Smith's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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