Who should replace Manu Silva?
CB/CM/CDMBenfica · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Silva's profile ↗
Manu Silva is a centre-back/central midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €8m. For those seeking the best replacement for Silva, Mikel Merino from Arsenal and Carlos Baleba of Brighton & Hove Albion both offer a strong tactical fit with scores of 81/100. Additionally, Amadou Haidara from RC Lens presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €4.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Paris FC | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Silva
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Silva · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Amadou Haidara (RC Lens) does the closest job to Manu Silva, at 92/100 on profile. Mikel Merino and Carlos Baleba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manu Silva?
Yes — Matías Vecino (No team) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manu Silva?
Doppel learns Manu Silva's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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