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Players like Fábio Silva

ST/LWBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFábio Silva's profile ↗

The players most similar to Fábio Silva are Florian Thauvin, Rafael Leão, Andreas Schjelderup. Doppel rates Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Berenguer scores 82/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of October 2026.

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About Fábio Silva

Fábio Silva is a dynamic forward who thrives as both a striker and left winger, showcasing his ability to score and create opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he demonstrates elite qualities, particularly in non-penalty goals and aerial duels, making him a potent attacking threat. His solid defensive contributions, evidenced by high clearance and duels won stats, highlight his well-rounded game, while his availability is a testament to his durability and reliability on the pitch.

Strengths: Clearances, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

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12 players most similar to Fábio Silva

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Florian Thauvinsimilar↗RC Lens33€5.2m9384
2Rafael Leãosimilar↗AC Milan27€48m9384
3Andreas Schjelderupsimilar↗Benfica22€31m9385
4Álex Berenguersimilar↗Athletic Club31€4.1m9382
5Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗Arsenal25€42m9384
6Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗Real Sociedad29€27m9383
7Nico Williamssimilar↗Athletic Club24€44m9383
8Paulo Dybalasimilar↗AS Roma33€5.2m9384
9Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen21€21m9383
10Endricksimilar↗Real Madrid20€42m9283
11Mika Godtssimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain21€32m9285
12Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗Juventus21€72m9284

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Fábio Silva

1. Florian ThauvinRC Lens84/100

≈ 100% Fábio Silva · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90

2. Rafael LeãoAC Milan84/100

≈ 100% Fábio Silva · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating

3. Andreas SchjelderupBenfica85/100

≈ 100% Fábio Silva · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Fábio Silva?

Statistically, Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) is the closest look-alike to Fábio Silva — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Fábio Silva?

By Doppel's fit score, Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Fábio Silva, with a 84/100 overall match. Rafael Leão and Andreas Schjelderup are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Fábio Silva?

Yes. Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €4.1m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Fábio Silva?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fábio Silva's 2025/26 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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