Who should replace Eric García?
CB/RB/CMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric García's profile ↗
Eric García is a centre-back/right-back for FC Barcelona in La Liga, aged 25, with a market value of €39m. For those seeking the best replacement for García, Roberto Gagliardini from Hellas Verona and Casemiro from Manchester United both offer a tactical fit score of 84/100, making them strong candidates. Additionally, Peer Koopmeiners from AZ Alkmaar, with a fit score of 82/100, could also be considered for those looking for similar players.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Pape Diopsimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric García
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Eric García · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric García?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) does the closest job to Eric García, at 93/100 on profile. Peer Koopmeiners and Casemiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric García?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric García?
Doppel learns Eric García'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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