The Spanish newspaper 'Sport' confirmed that Eric Garcia has become one of the main pillars in Barcelona's lineup this season, after becoming the player with the most appearances for the team and the only one to have played all official matches before the winter break, a clear indication of the great trust he enjoys from the German coach Hans Flick.

According to the newspaper, Eric Garcia participated in all twenty-five matches, totaling 1926 minutes out of a possible 2250 minutes, and started as a starter in 22 matches, making him an indispensable element within Flick's project, who cannot imagine the team without him.

The newspaper explained that Eric Garcia's importance is not limited to the number of minutes but extends to his multiple roles on the field, as he played in three different positions this season, with 48 percent as a center-back, 27 percent as a midfielder, and 25 percent as a right-back, delivering performances considered among the best in La Liga in each position.

The same source pointed out that the young defender has a clear leadership personality inside the locker room and on the pitch, to the extent that he wore the captain's armband at times, reflecting his status beyond tactical roles, which prompted the club's management to confirm their confidence in him by renewing his contract until 2031.

The report confirmed that Eric Garcia is no longer just a temporary solution or a versatile player but has become a fundamental pillar in Barcelona's present and future, thanks to his consistent performance, positional versatility, and ability to maintain the team's balance under various conditions.