Who should replace João Silva?
CBKV Kortrijk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Silva's profile ↗
João Silva is a centre-back for KV Kortrijk in the Belgian Pro League, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for João Silva, Mattia Bani from Palermo offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Tiago Gabriel from Lecce also presents a solid option with a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for João Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Noë Dussennesimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 34 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Silva
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Silva · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Bani (Palermo) does the closest job to João Silva, at 93/100 on profile. Nathaniel Phillips and Konstantinos Mavropanos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Silva?
Yes — Jannis Heuer (Preußen Münster) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Silva?
Doppel learns João Silva's role profile from his 2025/26 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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