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Johor Darul Ta'zim· 2025/2026 · AFC Champions League Elite · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Jonathan Silva

DefenderArgentina31y€2.5MFull profile →

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

0.96Tkl/90

1.08KP/90

Based on 750 min · 2025/2026 · AFC Champions League Elite · 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

Pedro Lima86% match
Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League · €4.0M
Jorge Herrando82% match
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Solid DefenderSmall Sample

A Solid Defender. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and uses long balls frequently (5.6/90). Note: this profile is based on 750 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Jonathan Silva:

Pedro Lima(86% match) — A Defender. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (60% duel success).
Jorge Herrando(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (86% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Abakar Sylla(82% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, active in the tackle (2.5 tackles/90), commanding in the air (6.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (62% duel success), heavily involved in possession (61 passes/90) and central to possession (78 touches/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Pedro Lima

Wolverhampton Wanderers · Premier League

Brazil19yContract 2029

Tkl/902.71

KP/901.01

Small SampleSteady form

vs Silva: 12y younger

86% match

€4.0M

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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: Pedro Lima, Jorge Herrando, Abakar Sylla, Darlin Yongwa, Saud Abdulhamid. 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 Pedro Lima (€4.0M), Jorge Herrando (€3.5M), Abakar Sylla (€3.0M). 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 Pedro Lima (Brazil, €4.0M); Jorge Herrando (Spain, €3.5M); Abakar Sylla (Ivory Coast, €3.0M); Darlin Yongwa (Cameroon, €6.0M).

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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