Players like Bernardo Silva
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBernardo Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bernardo Silva are Nicolò Fagioli, Pablo Fornals, Mathias Jensen. Doppel rates Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Bernardo Silva is a masterful playmaker, excelling in the central midfield role with his pinpoint accuracy in final-third passes and an impressive volume of touches. His ability to create opportunities is underscored by his top-tier metrics in key passes and possession won in the attacking third, positioning him as a vital asset in any midfield. Despite ranking lower in aerial duels, his durability is a standout feature, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bernardo Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bernardo Silva
≈ 100% Bernardo Silva · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Bernardo Silva · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Bernardo Silva · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bernardo Silva?
Statistically, Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Bernardo Silva — a 85/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bernardo Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolò Fagioli (Fiorentina) is the closest profile to Bernardo Silva, with a 85/100 overall match. Pablo Fornals and Mathias Jensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bernardo Silva?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bernardo Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bernardo Silva's 2025/26 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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