Players like António Silva
CBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntónio Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to António Silva are Piero Hincapié, Marc Guéhi, Jacobo Ramón. Doppel rates Piero Hincapié (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 87/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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António Silva is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to build-up play while maintaining defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive strengths, including successful dribbles and accurate final-third passes, making him a key asset in transitioning from defense to attack. His durability is noteworthy, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability at the back.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to António Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 95 | 89 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 10 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match António Silva
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% António Silva · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for António Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Piero Hincapié (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to António Silva, with a 87/100 overall match. Marc Guéhi and Jacobo Ramón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to António Silva?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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