Players like André Silva
STSão Paulo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndré Silva's profile ↗
André Silva is a striker for São Paulo in the Brazilian Serie A, having made 22 appearances this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists over 1781 minutes. Players similar to Silva include Ricky van Wolfswinkel from FC Twente, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Jonathan Burkardt from 1. FSV Mainz 05, also with a fit score of 83/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About André Silva
André Silva is a clinical finisher with a knack for finding the back of the net, making him a true goal-scorer in the final third. Currently rated in the top 7% of his positional peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and possesses impressive ability to win possession high up the pitch. While his aerial presence could improve, his scoring consistency makes him a valuable asset, even if his recent injury history raises some concerns about reliability.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to André Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 29 | €6.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jonathan Davidsimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €28m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match André Silva
≈ 100% André Silva · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% André Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% André Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for André Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) is the closest profile to André Silva, with a 83/100 overall match. Yoane Wissa and Maximilian Beier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to André Silva?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to André Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from André Silva's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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