What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Bernardo Silva ?

Silva carries the ball more than Rice — 61% more. 23 aerials won in 33 games. €27M. You decide. Compared with Declan Rice (€27.0M vs anchor). Standout: Big Chances (Top 16% among Premier League peers). Concern: Tackles Won (Bottom 14%).

How does Bernardo Silva compare to Declan Rice?

Bernardo Silva dribbles vs Declan Rice (19 dribbles in 33 games), but aerials won (23 aerials won in 33 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Bernardo Silva 's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Big Chances (Top 16% among Premier League peers). Weakness: Tackles Won (Bottom 14%). Percentiles vs Premier League Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Bernardo Silva ?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Declan Rice. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Bernardo Silva

Attacking MidfieldPortugal32y€27.0MFull profile →

MetronomeCreative

1.47KP/90

0.06G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 2,668 min · 2024/2025 · Premier League · FULL

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Silva carries the ball more than Rice — 61% more.

vs Declan Rice · Premier League · Same playing style · €27.0M

Silva wins on

Dribbles

0.65/90 · 59th pct · 19 dribbles in 33 games

Silva loses on

Aerials Won

0.78/90 · 37th pct · 23 aerials won in 33 games

Based on 2,668 min (33 apps) vs anchor 3,099 min · 300 peers in Premier League MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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0.65/90

59th pct

Silva

Dribbles

RT edge

0.41/90

37th pct

Rice

0.78/90

37th pct

Silva

Aerials Won

gap

2.15/90

Top 20%

Rice

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vs Premier League Midfielders

Big Chances

0.29/90Top 16%

Tackles Won

0.58/90Bottom 14%

Key Passes

1.47/90Top 19%

Percentile rank among Premier League midfielders (n=282) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

MetronomeCreative

Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva is a Metronome. Bernardo Mota Veiga de Carvalho e Silva is a Metronome. Possession anchor who dictates tempo.

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