Cheaper alternatives to Manu Silva
CB/CM/CDMBenfica · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Silva's profile ↗
Manu Silva is a centre-back/central midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Silva, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €6m, or Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 83/100. Other options include Noah Naujoks and Matías Vecino, both also rated at 83/100 but with significantly lower market values of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 83 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 83 |
| 6 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Silva
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manu Silva?
Matías Vecino (Lazio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 83/100 match to Manu Silva.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manu Silva?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manu Silva?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Manu Silva's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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