Who should replace Rafa Silva?
CAMBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Silva's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Rafa Silva, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Maximilian Beier, Hamed Junior Traorè, Christian Pulišić. Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Wesley Saïd at about €5.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rafa Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €43m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €14m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Nice | 25 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Aboubakary Koitasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €9.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Martin Terriersimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €7.4m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 (TSG Hoffenheim) 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 — Wesley Saïd (RC Lens) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €5.3m, a 81/100 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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