Barcelona defender Eric García recently praised Arsenal’s William Saliba, naming him as his favorite center-back. Saliba has attracted significant attention in Spain, particularly after Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger highlighted him and Gabriel Magalhães as two of the top three center-backs globally.
In a recent interview, Rüdiger expressed his admiration for Saliba's talent, commenting on his potential fit within Real Madrid's squad. He mentioned that while he's happy with his current defensive partner Éder Militão, adding a player like Saliba to the mix would be beneficial, especially given the rotational needs during a busy season.
García echoed these sentiments in a media interaction, quickly naming Saliba as his top choice when asked about his favorite defender. This praise underscores the growing recognition of Saliba’s abilities at the highest levels of European football.