Players like Jay DaSilva
LB/LMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJay DaSilva's profile ↗
Jay DaSilva is a left-back/left midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 42 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to DaSilva include George Thomason from Wrexham and Tiago Araújo from KAA Gent, both with a fit score of 84/100, showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles. Other notable mentions are Quentin Merlin and Dimitrios Giannoulis, who also fit the criteria well.
About Jay DaSilva
Jay DaSilva is a positional ball-playing left-back, known for his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes, ranking in the top 8% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47%, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in defensive duels, his playmaking prowess makes him a valuable asset in creating chances from the back.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jay DaSilva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Bernasconisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €20m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jay DaSilva
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jay DaSilva?
By Doppel's fit score, George Thomason (Wrexham) is the closest profile to Jay DaSilva, with a 84/100 overall match. Quentin Merlin and Tiago Araújo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jay DaSilva?
Yes. Fabio Ferraro (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jay DaSilva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jay DaSilva's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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