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 (Hellas Verona) 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 October 2026.
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Eric García is a positional ball-playing centre-back with exceptional distribution skills, evident from his elite touches and accurate final-third passes. Ranking in the top 12% among his peers, he excels in defensive actions with strong tackle and interception metrics. His reliability is underscored by consistent availability, missing only 17 games in three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his defensive prowess and playmaking ability make him a standout performer in the backline.
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↗ | Hellas Verona | 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↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric García
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /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 closest look-alike to Eric García?
Statistically, Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) is the closest look-alike to Eric García — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Eric García?
By Doppel's fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) 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 (Boca Juniors) 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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