Players like Thiago Silva
CBFluminense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Silva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thiago Silva are Dean Huijsen, Mike Van der Hoorn, Francesco Acerbi. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thiago Silva is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, demonstrating exceptional composure and technical ability even at 42. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his position, showcasing his elite touch and finishing skills—evident in his three goals this season. Despite a history of injuries, his durability through 31 appearances this season highlights his reliability; he excels in clearances and consistently impacts the game from the back, making him a vital asset for Fluminense.
Strengths: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thiago Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Silva
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Thiago Silva, with a 84/100 overall match. Mike Van der Hoorn and Francesco Acerbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thiago Silva?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
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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