Players like Tiago Silva
CM/CDMVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tiago Silva are Niklas Schmidt, Douglas Luiz, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niklas Schmidt scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Tiago Silva is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in his passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers accurate crosses and key passes, making him a vital contributor in the attacking phase. His durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch. While not the strongest in aerial duels, his strengths more than compensate, making him a standout midfielder.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tiago Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 8 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Silva
≈ 100% Tiago Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tiago Silva · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tiago Silva · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tiago Silva?
Statistically, Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) is the closest look-alike to Tiago Silva — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tiago Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) is the closest profile to Tiago Silva, with a 85/100 overall match. Douglas Luiz and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiago Silva?
Yes. Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tiago Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tiago Silva's 2024/25 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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