Players like Silvan Hefti
RBHamburger SV · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilvan Hefti's profile ↗
Silvan Hefti is a right-back for Hamburger SV in the 2. Bundesliga, with 19 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1014 minutes. Players similar to Hefti include Ricardo Pereira of Leicester City, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Olympique Lyonnais, with a fit score of 85/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles for teams seeking similar defensive options.
About Silvan Hefti
Silvan Hefti is a dynamic right-back known for his aggressive defensive play and ability to contribute offensively. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 48% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his tenacity and ability to win possession in the attacking third. While he may struggle with aerial duels, his reliability is evident, having missed only 10 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Hamburger SV.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Silvan Hefti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricardo Pereirasimilar↗ | Leicester City | 33 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Silvan Hefti
≈ 100% Silvan Hefti · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Silvan Hefti · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Silvan Hefti · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Silvan Hefti?
By Doppel's fit score, Ricardo Pereira (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Silvan Hefti, with a 84/100 overall match. Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Ruben Aguilar are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Silvan Hefti?
Yes. Marnon Busch (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Silvan Hefti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Silvan Hefti's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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