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Best Alternatives to Jonathan Silva

Players most similar to Jonathan Silva (Defender, €1.0M) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Jonathan Silva

  1. 1.Damian van der Haar78% DNA match·PEC Zwolle
  2. 2.Dean van der Sluys78% DNA match·Kozakken Boys
  3. 3.Burhan Ersoy78% DNA match·Fatih Karagümrük

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Playing Style Analysis

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Silva is a high-variance defensive maverick who The three most similar players to Jonathan Silva by playing style are:

  • Damian van der Haar(78% match)A Solid Defender.
  • Dean van der Sluys(78% match)A Solid Defender.
  • Burhan Ersoy(78% match)A Solid Defender.

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Jonathan Silva
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Jonathan Silva?
The top alternatives to Jonathan Silva based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Damian van der Haar, Dean van der Sluys, Burhan Ersoy, Rasmus Brodersen, Noah Barholt Rasmussen. 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 Jonathan Silva in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Jonathan Silva in 2026 include Damian van der Haar (N/A), Dean van der Sluys (N/A), Burhan Ersoy (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Jonathan Silva play and who plays similarly?
Jonathan Silva plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Damian van der Haar (Netherlands, N/A); Dean van der Sluys (Netherlands, N/A); Burhan Ersoy (Turkey, N/A); Rasmus Brodersen (Denmark, 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.