Who should replace Joel Silva?
CMCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Silva's profile ↗
Joel Silva is a central midfielder for CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga, having made 30 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those looking for the best replacement for Silva, Lawrence Agyekum from Cercle Brugge offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Jan Schöppner from 1. FC Heidenheim also boasts a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Joel Silva include Finn Porath and Robin Fellhauer, with fit scores of 80/100 and 79/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Oskar Øhlenschlaegersimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 22 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Silva
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joel Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) does the closest job to Joel Silva, at 92/100 on profile. Robin Fellhauer and Lawrence Agyekum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Silva?
Yes — Christian Pierobon (Juve Stabia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joel Silva?
Doppel learns Joel Silva's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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