Who should replace Eric Smith?
CB/CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Eric Smith, the best-fitting centre backs are Danny da Costa, Jarell Quansah, Strahinja Pavlović. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Danny da Costa at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Smith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny da Costa | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Jarell Quansah | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €48m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Strahinja Pavlović | AC Milan | 24 | €38m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Nikola Moro | Bologna | 27 | €7.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Gabriele Zappa | Cagliari | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Hans Nicolussi Caviglia | Venezia | 24 | €6.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Luca Mazzitelli | Frosinone | 28 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Davide Bartesaghi | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Rasmus Kristensen | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Josip Stanišić | FC Bayern München | 25 | €39m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Gianluca Gaetano | Cagliari | 25 | €6.3m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Javier Hernández | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Smith
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Smith?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) does the closest job to Eric Smith, at 90/100 on profile. Jarell Quansah and Strahinja Pavlović 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 79/100 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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