Players like David García
CBOsasuna · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid García's profile ↗
The players most similar to David García are Dan Zagadou, Leopold Querfeld, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to David García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 29 | €3.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 78 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David García
≈ 100% David García · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David García · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% David García · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David García?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to David García, with a 84/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David García?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David García?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David García's 2023/24 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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