Players like Manu Silva
CB/CM/CDMBenfica · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Silva's profile ↗
Manu Silva is a centre-back/central midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €8m. Players similar to Silva include Mikel Merino of Real Sociedad, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, also with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable players are Elliot Anderson of Nottingham Forest and Mats Wieffer from Feyenoord, both boasting fit scores of 82/100.
About Manu Silva
Manu Silva is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in aerial duels and overall defensive engagement, ranking in the top 10% for duels won and tackles plus interceptions. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 19% of his peers, his reliability in defense makes him a key asset for Benfica. However, his injury history raises concerns about availability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 48 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manu Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Silva
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Manu Silva, with a 81/100 overall match. Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manu Silva?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manu Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manu Silva's 2024/25 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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