Players like Gonçalo Silva
CBSC Farense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Silva's profile ↗
Gonçalo Silva is a centre-back for SC Farense in the Primeira Liga, having made 33 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Silva include Marco Moreno from Eibar, with a fit score of 80/100, and Bojan Kovačević of Cádiz, also with a fit score of 80/100. Other comparable players are Mathis Magnin from Rodez AF and Aritz Arambarri, both from Eibar, with fit scores of 79/100.
About Gonçalo Silva
Gonçalo Silva is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his commanding presence and aerial prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 40% of his peers, he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks and initiate play from deep. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable fixture in the backline. However, his limited contributions in progressive passing and dribbling highlight a more traditional defensive role.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonçalo Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Silva
≈ 100% Gonçalo Silva · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Silva · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Silva · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Moreno (Eibar) is the closest profile to Gonçalo Silva, with a 80/100 overall match. Bojan Kovačević and Mathis Magnin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonçalo Silva?
Yes. Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonçalo Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonçalo Silva's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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