Players like Joel Silva
CMCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Silva's profile ↗
Joel Silva is a central midfielder for CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga, aged 23, with 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Silva include Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, with a fit score of 84/100, and Oskar Øhlenschlaeger from Fredrikstad FK, also at 84/100. Other comparable players are Manolo Portanova from Reggiana and Dariusz Stalmach from 1. FC Magdeburg, both with fit scores of 83/100.
12 players most similar to Joel Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 84 |
| 2 | Oskar Øhlenschlaegersimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 22 | €2.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Filip Rønningen Jørgensensimilar↗ | Odds BK | 24 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Silva
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Duels won, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Joel Silva, with a 84/100 overall match. Oskar Øhlenschlaeger and Manolo Portanova are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joel Silva?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joel Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joel 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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