Cheaper alternatives to Diogo Costa
GKFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Costa's profile ↗
Diogo Costa is a goalkeeper for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Costa, consider Fabian De Keijzer from Heracles Almelo, who boasts a fit score of 90/100 and a market value of €0m, or James Beadle of Sheffield Wednesday, with a fit score of 90/100 and a value of €6m. Other notable options include Tim Schreiber and Martin Delavallée, both providing solid performances at lower price points.
12 cheaper alternatives to Diogo Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 91 | 90 |
| 2 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 90 |
| 3 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 88 | 89 |
| 4 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 96 | 89 |
| 5 | Pierce Charlessimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €1.0m | 87 | 89 |
| 6 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 96 | 88 |
| 7 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 8 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | SC Farense | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Brent Gabrielsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €900k | 88 | 87 |
| 10 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Tiago Volpisimilar↗ | Grêmio | 36 | €900k | 89 | 87 |
| 12 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Costa
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diogo Costa?
Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 90/100 match to Diogo Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diogo Costa?
Fabian De Keijzer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diogo Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Diogo Costa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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