João Silva alternatives
CBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Silva's profile ↗
João Silva is a centre-back for Tondela in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to João Silva include Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld and Mattia Bani from Palermo, both valued at €1m and achieving fit scores of 86/100, making them viable budget alternatives. Justin Hubner and Jannis Heuer also present cheaper options, valued at €1m and fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Silva
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Silva?
Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 82/100 match to João Silva.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Silva?
Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Silva?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match João 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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