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, Dominik Szoboszlai, Douglas Luiz. 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 July 2026.
About Tiago Silva
Tiago Silva is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, excelling in dictating the tempo and orchestrating attacks from midfield. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 3% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to deliver pinpoint crosses and key passes while also executing long balls with precision. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Silva's durability makes him a reliable asset in any squad. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his strengths firmly establish him as a crucial link between defense and attack.
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 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tiago Silva · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
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. Dominik Szoboszlai and Douglas Luiz 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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