Who should replace Thiago Silva?
CBChelsea · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Thiago Silva, the best-fitting centre backs are Francesco Acerbi, Chidozie Awaziem, Edmond Tapsoba. Francesco Acerbi (Inter) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Pedro Bigas at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Thiago Silva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Acerbi | Inter | 35 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Chidozie Awaziem | Nantes | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 3 | Edmond Tapsoba | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €37m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Pedro Bigas | Elche | 35 | €300k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Robin Koch | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Matthias Ginter | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Levi Colwill | Chelsea | 21 | €55m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellis | Southampton | 22 | €22m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Antonio Raíllo | Mallorca | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Lewis Dunk | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Silva
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Francesco Acerbi (Inter) does the closest job to Thiago Silva, at 89/100 on profile. Chidozie Awaziem and Edmond Tapsoba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Silva?
Yes — Pedro Bigas (Elche) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Thiago Silva?
Doppel learns Thiago Silva's role profile from his 2023/24 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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