Cheaper alternatives to Alberto Costa
RBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Costa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alberto Costa are William Furtado, João Lucas, Deian Sorescu. William Furtado (Cruzeiro) rates 88/100 as a match at about €2.7m, below Alberto Costa's ~€17m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alberto Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €6.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Sidny Lopes Cabralsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 24 | €6.2m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alberto Costa
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alberto Costa?
Lucas Ramon (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 86/100 match to Alberto Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alberto Costa?
William Furtado offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €2.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alberto Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Alberto Costa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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