Players like Juan Santos da Silva
STGöztepe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Santos da Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Santos da Silva are Ermedin Demirović, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Vangelis Pavlidis. Doppel rates Ermedin Demirović (FC Augsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ricky van Wolfswinkel scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Juan Santos da Silva is a dynamic link-up forward, showcasing his ability to create opportunities and exploit defensive gaps with impressive metrics in big chances and key passes. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his peers, he consistently impacts games, contributing 11 goals and 4 assists this season. His knack for winning possession in the attacking third further highlights his proactive style, while his durability—missing only 14 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Santos da Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Jean-Philippe Matetasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Santos da Silva
≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Santos da Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Santos da Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Ermedin Demirović (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Juan Santos da Silva, with a 82/100 overall match. Jean-Philippe Mateta and Vangelis Pavlidis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Santos da Silva?
Yes. Ricky van Wolfswinkel (FC Twente) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Santos da Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Santos da 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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