Players like Jay DaSilva
LB/LMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJay DaSilva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jay DaSilva are George Thomason, Quentin Merlin, Tiago Araújo. Doppel rates George Thomason (Wrexham) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabio Ferraro scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jay DaSilva is a technically adept left-back who excels as a playmaker from deep, showcasing a knack for accurate final-third passes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his peers, his durability stands out—he's missed no games in the last three seasons, proving reliable for his team. While he contributes little defensively in terms of duels, his ability to facilitate attacks makes him a valuable asset in build-up play.
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 · 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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