Players like Eric García
CB/RB/CMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric García's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric García are Roberto Gagliardini, Peer Koopmeiners, Casemiro. Doppel rates Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Eric García is a versatile ball-playing centre-back, excelling in both defensive duties and distribution from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he showcases exceptional passing accuracy in the final third and a strong ability to disrupt opposition plays, ranking in the top 3% for tackles and interceptions. His solid availability, missing only 17 games over three seasons, adds to his reliability as a key defensive asset.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric García
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric García?
By Doppel's fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) is the closest profile to Eric García, with a 84/100 overall match. Peer Koopmeiners and Casemiro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric García?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric García?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eric García'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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