Cheaper alternatives to David Costas
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Costas's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to David Costas are Danny da Costa, Edgar González, Tom Lockyer. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 81/100 as a match at about €1.1m, below David Costas's ~€1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to David Costas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 82 | 79 |
| 5 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 79 | 78 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Yoann Salmiersimilar↗ | Le Havre | 31 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 80 | 77 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 76 | 77 |
| 12 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Costas
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% David Costas · low reliability
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Costas?
Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to David Costas.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Costas?
Danny da Costa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Costas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David Costas's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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