Eric García

Eric García left Barcelona as a teenager to join Manchester City, then returned home in 2021 — a move that raised eyebrows given City's reluctance to let him go cheaply. A composed, left-footed centre-back who reads the game well rather than relying on physicality, he fits Barcelona's defensive structure and Spain's ball-playing system. He was part of the Euro 2020-winning squad and has remained in Luis de la Fuente's plans, though he has rarely been the undisputed first choice. His intelligence on the ball makes him a useful option in a squad that demands defenders who can initiate attacks.