Players like Thiago Silva
CBFC Porto · 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 (Real Madrid) 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 October 2026.
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Thiago Silva is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back, renowned for his exceptional ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he excels in key areas like touches and finishing, showcasing a rare blend of defensive prowess and goal-scoring threat. Although his injury history raises concerns, his experience and skill make him a valuable asset when fit, consistently delivering impactful performances for FC Porto.
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↗ | Real Madrid | 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↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Thiago Silva?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Thiago Silva — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Silva?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) 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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