Players like Silas Gnaka
CM/CDM1. FC Magdeburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilas Gnaka's profile ↗
Silas Gnaka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances and 1852 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gnaka include Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot (fit score 82/100) and Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B (fit score 82/100), both of whom offer comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Silas Gnaka
Silas Gnaka is a reliable central midfielder known for his durability and consistent presence on the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he offers solid, if unspectacular, contributions in midfield, showcasing his ability to maintain stability and control. While he may not excel in attacking metrics like shots or duels, his dependability is evident, having missed only one game in the past three seasons, 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 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
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. Santiago Castañeda and Tomy Carbonell 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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