Who should replace Ivan Smolčić?
RBComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Smolčić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ivan Smolčić, the best-fitting right backs are Eric García, Stefan Posch, Zeki Çelik. Eric García (FC Barcelona) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Reece Burke at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ivan Smolčić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Stefan Poschsimilar↗ | Bologna | 29 | €6.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Zeki Çeliksimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €15m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Davide Calabriasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Tutasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €9.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Hamari Traorésimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 34 | €1.5m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Trai Humesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €20m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Smolčić
≈ 100% Ivan Smolčić · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ivan Smolčić · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ivan Smolčić · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Smolčić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric García (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Ivan Smolčić, at 91/100 on profile. Stefan Posch and Zeki Çelik follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ivan Smolčić?
Yes — Reece Burke (Luton Town) plays a similar right back role at roughly €1.0m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ivan Smolčić?
Doppel learns Ivan Smolčić's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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