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Rio Branco ES· 2021 · Serie B · FULL

Best Alternatives to Bruno Silva

MidfielderBrazil39y€1.3MFull profile →

Ball-WinnerDefensive

0.77KP/90

0.12G/90

0.12A/90

Based on 2,413 min · 2021 · Serie B · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

DNA matchPrioritizes Serie B & top-tier peers

Top 3 alternatives to Bruno Silva

Manolo Portanova85% match
Reggiana · Serie A · €10.0M
Kalvin Phillips 84% match
Manchester City · Premier League · €6.0M
Matteo Pessina84% match
Monza · Serie A · €5.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensive

Bruno César Pereira da Silva is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Bruno Silva:

Manolo Portanova(85% match) — Manolo Portanova is a Ball-Winner. Aggressive midfielder who disrupts opponents.
Kalvin Phillips (84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90).
Matteo Pessina(84% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed and an elite creator (1.5 key passes/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Reggiana · Serie A

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSteady form

vs Silva: €9M more expensive · 13y younger

85% match

€10.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Bruno Silva?▼

The top alternatives to Bruno Silva based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Manolo Portanova, Kalvin Phillips , Matteo Pessina, Benedikt Saller, Pedro Augusto. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Bruno Silva in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Bruno Silva in 2026 include Manolo Portanova (€10.0M), Kalvin Phillips (€6.0M), Matteo Pessina (€5.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Bruno Silva play and who plays similarly?▼

Bruno Silva plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Manolo Portanova (Italy, €10.0M); Kalvin Phillips (England, €6.0M); Matteo Pessina (Italy, €5.0M); Benedikt Saller (Germany, N/A).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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