Current Analogue
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
AC Milan
CM
A tall midfielder who advances with the ball
Why the comparison works
Dasilva and Loftus-Cheek connect through a tall, physical midfield profile with the ability to carry possession forward. The threat comes from the player travelling with the ball, rather than only passing from a fixed position.
Shared qualities
- Physical midfield presence
- Progressive carrying
Where it breaks down
A separate main difference has not yet been established in the published comparison.