Cheaper alternatives to Eric García
CB/RB/CMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric García's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Eric García are Pepelu, Wouter Burger, Joan Jordán. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 84/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Eric García's ~€39m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Eric García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric García
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Eric García?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Eric García.
Who is the best-value alternative to Eric García?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric García?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Eric García's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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