Players like António Silva
CBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntónio Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to António Silva are Jan Van den Bergh, Jacobo Ramón, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to António Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match António Silva
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for António Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Van den Bergh (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to António Silva, with a 89/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to António Silva?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to António Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from António Silva's 2025/26 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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