What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Eric García?

García reads the game better than Bailly — 39% more. 79 clearances in 34 games. €35M. You decide. Compared with Eric Bailly (€35.0M vs anchor). Standout: Interceptions (Top 12% among La Liga peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%).

How does Eric García compare to Eric Bailly?

Eric García interceptions vs Eric Bailly (49 interceptions in 34 games), but clearances (79 clearances in 34 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Eric García's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Interceptions (Top 12% among La Liga peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%). Percentiles vs La Liga Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Eric García?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Eric Bailly. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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FC Barcelona· 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

AI Verdict: Eric García

Centre BackSpain25y€35.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

2.47Tkl/90

1.02KP/90

Based on 2,730 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · FULL

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García reads the game better than Bailly — 39% more.

vs Eric Bailly · La Liga · Same playing style · €35.0M

García wins on

Interceptions

1.61/90 · Top 12% · 49 interceptions in 34 games

García loses on

Clearances

2.60/90 · 79 clearances in 34 games

Based on 2,730 min (34 apps) vs anchor 1,236 min · 158 peers in La Liga DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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La Liga · same-role pool

1.61/90

Top 12%

García

Interceptions

RT edge

1.17/90

58th pct

Bailly

2.60/90

García

Clearances

gap

6.12/90

Bailly

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vs La Liga Defenders

Interceptions

1.61/90Top 12%

Chances Missed

0.21/90Bottom 5%

Shots

0.82/90Top 15%

Key Passes

1.02/90Top 16%

Percentile rank among La Liga defenders (n=233) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (57% duel success), heavily involved in possession (77 passes/90), penetrates with forward passing (10.2 final-third passes/90), central to possession (93 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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