Who should replace Jay DaSilva?
LBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJay DaSilva's profile ↗
Jay DaSilva is a left-back for Coventry City in the Premier League, with 42 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for DaSilva, Quentin Merlin from Stade Rennais stands out with a fit score of 84/100, followed closely by Caio Henrique of AFC Ajax at 83/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Dahlsimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €14m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Caio Henriquesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 29 | €12m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Berkay Yılmazsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €6.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Yasser Laroucisimilar↗ | Le Mans | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 29 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jay DaSilva
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jay DaSilva · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jay DaSilva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samuel Dahl (Benfica) does the closest job to Jay DaSilva, at 94/100 on profile. Caio Henrique and Quentin Merlin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jay DaSilva?
Yes — Yasser Larouci (Le Mans) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.5m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jay DaSilva?
Doppel learns Jay DaSilva's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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