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 Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Eric García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
* 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: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric García?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Eric García, with a 85/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric García?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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