Players like David García
CBOsasuna · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid García's profile ↗
The players most similar to David García are Marc Kempf, Ryan Flamingo, Matthew Pollock. Doppel rates Marc Kempf (Como) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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David García is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive passing ability from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his positional peers, his strength in aerial contests and accurate long balls makes him a reliable asset for Osasuna. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his durability and consistency—missing only 10 games in three seasons—highlight his value as a steadfast presence in defense.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David García
≈ 100% David García · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David García · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David García · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David García?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Kempf (Como) is the closest profile to David García, with a 83/100 overall match. Ryan Flamingo and Matthew Pollock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David García?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
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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