Who should replace Rafa Silva?
CAMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Silva's profile ↗
Rafa Silva is an attacking midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, having made 16 appearances and scored 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Rafa Silva include Maximilian Beier from Borussia Dortmund, with a fit score of 84/100, and Hamed Junior Traorè from Genoa, who has a fit score of 83/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for a similar role in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 24 | €43m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Peque Fernándezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €3.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €60m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Giorgian de Arrascaetasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 32 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €7.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Alfon Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Silva
≈ 100% Rafa Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Rafa Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafa 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 Rafa Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Rafa Silva, at 93/100 on profile. Hamed Junior Traorè and Christian Pulišić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rafa Silva?
Yes — Peque Fernández (Sevilla) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €3.3m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rafa Silva?
Doppel learns Rafa Silva's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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