Players like Silas Gnaka
CM/CDM1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilas Gnaka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Silas Gnaka are Abdellah Baallal, Tomy Carbonell, Izan Merino. Doppel rates Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Silas Gnaka is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his durability and consistent presence on the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his positional peers, he provides solid support in midfield, although he lacks standout metrics in attacking contributions. His impressive availability—missing just one game in three seasons—demonstrates his reliability, making him a valuable asset for 1. FC Magdeburg.
Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Silas Gnaka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Silas Gnaka?
Statistically, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is the closest look-alike to Silas Gnaka — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Silas Gnaka?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Silas Gnaka, with a 82/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Izan Merino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Silas Gnaka?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Silas Gnaka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Silas Gnaka's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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