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Torino· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jonathan Silva

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0.95KP/90

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Based on 476 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · 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 Jonathan Silva

Olaf Gorter97% match
Lecce · Serie A
Obed Vargas99% match
Atlético Madrid · La Liga · €10.0M
Merveille Papela99% match
Darmstadt 98 · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-WinnerDefensiveSmall Sample

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.0 tackles/90), wins the ball cleanly (2.3 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Jonathan Silva:

Olaf Gorter(97% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success).
Obed Vargas(99% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.2 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (68% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (54 touches/90), active off the ball (2.2 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Merveille Papela(99% match) — A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.8 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (52 touches/90), active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.

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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: Olaf Gorter, Obed Vargas, Merveille Papela, Jonah Sticker, Nico Paz. 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 Olaf Gorter (N/A), Obed Vargas (€10.0M), Merveille Papela (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 Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Olaf Gorter (Netherlands, N/A); Obed Vargas (United States, €10.0M); Merveille Papela (Germany, N/A); Jonah Sticker (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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