Who should replace Joel Silva?
CMCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Silva's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Joel Silva, the best-fitting central midfielders are Finn Porath, Robin Fellhauer, Jan Schöppner. Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jesse Bosch at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Joel Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jesse Boschsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 26 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Paxten Aaronsonsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €5.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Silva
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joel Silva · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /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 Jan Schöppner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joel Silva?
Yes — Jesse Bosch (Willem II Tilburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 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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