Players like Eric Smith
CB/CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Smith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric Smith are Danny da Costa, Ramiz Zerrouki, George Campbell. Doppel rates Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexander Rossipal scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Eric Smith is a versatile ball-playing centre-back, showcasing a strong ability to distribute from deep with pinpoint accuracy in crosses and long balls, placing him among the top 10% of his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating in the top 29%, he demonstrates consistent quality and reliability on the pitch, having missed only 15 games in the last three seasons. While not known for his dribbling, his strengths in passing and vision make him a valuable asset in transitioning play and facilitating attacks.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Smith
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Eric Smith, with a 82/100 overall match. Ramiz Zerrouki and George Campbell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Smith?
Yes. Alexander Rossipal (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric Smith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eric Smith's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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