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Tondela· 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to João Silva

Centre BackPortugal27yN/AFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

2.44Tkl/90

0.09KP/90

Based on 996 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · PARTIAL

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

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Top 3 alternatives to João Silva

Henrique Silva98% match
Santa Clara · Liga Portugal
Or Israelov98% match
Estoril · Liga Portugal
Gustavo Mancha98% match
Rio Ave · Liga Portugal · €4.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.4 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (85% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.8 successful tackles/90) and uses long balls frequently (6.2/90). The three closest DNA matches to João Silva:

Henrique Silva(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.4 clearances/90), uses long balls frequently (8.8/90) and active off the ball (2.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Or Israelov(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Gustavo Mancha(98% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), uses long balls frequently (10.6/90) and active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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João Silva

DefenderPortugalLiga PortugalN/A

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Henrique Silva

Santa Clara · Liga Portugal

20y

Tkl/901.83

KP/900.17

Ball-Playing CBAerialOut of form ↓

vs Silva: 7y younger

98% match

N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to João Silva?▼

The top alternatives to João Silva based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Henrique Silva, Or Israelov, Gustavo Mancha, Francisco Gonçalves, João Afonso. 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 João Silva in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to João Silva in 2026 include Henrique Silva (N/A), Or Israelov (N/A), Gustavo Mancha (€4.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

João Silva plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Henrique Silva (, N/A); Or Israelov (Israel, N/A); Gustavo Mancha (Brazil, €4.5M); Francisco Gonçalves (Portugal, 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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