Players like Thiago Silva
CBChelsea · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Thiago Silva are Matthias Ginter, Lewis Dunk, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Dunk scores 81/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Thiago Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Ginter | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Lewis Dunk | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuente | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 79 | 81 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakis | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswell | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Edmond Tapsoba | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €37m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Clément Lenglet | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Leo Østigård | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöber | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Francesco Acerbi | Inter | 35 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Silva
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Thiago Silva, with a 82/100 overall match. Lewis Dunk and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Silva?
Yes. Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thiago Silva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thiago Silva's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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