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 Ivan Ilić, Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Ivan Ilić (Torino) a 82/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Eric Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 78 | 81 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 78 | 80 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Smith
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Smith?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan Ilić (Torino) is the closest profile to Eric Smith, with a 82/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Smith?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
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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