Who should replace Eric Smith?
CB/CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Smith's profile ↗
Eric Smith is a centre-back/central midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Smith, Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Ramiz Zerrouki from FC Twente also presents an excellent option with the same fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ramiz Zerroukisimilar↗ | FC Twente | 28 | €6.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Nikola Morosimilar↗ | Bologna | 28 | €7.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Hans Nicolussi Cavigliasimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Evert Linthorstsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Smith
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Smith?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) does the closest job to Eric Smith, at 92/100 on profile. Danny da Costa and Jarell Quansah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Smith?
Yes — Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Smith?
Doppel learns Eric Smith's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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