Who should replace Thiago Silva?
CBFC Porto · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Silva's profile ↗
Thiago Silva is a centre-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances, 3 goals, and 1 assist in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Silva, Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid, Mike Van der Hoorn of FC Utrecht, and Matthias Ginter from SC Freiburg all have a fit score of 84/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment with Silva's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Brandon Mechelesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 33 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Silva
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Thiago Silva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thiago Silva?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) does the closest job to Thiago Silva, at 91/100 on profile. Mike Van der Hoorn and Francesco Acerbi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Thiago Silva?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 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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