Cheaper alternatives to Bruno Costa
CM/CDMCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Costa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Bruno Costa are Alexandru Maxim, Thomas Bruns, João Novais. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) rates 84/100 as a match at about €300k, below Bruno Costa's ~€410k. Data as of July 2026.
10 cheaper alternatives to Bruno Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | João Novaissimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 33 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Lucas Mugnisimilar↗ | Ceará | 34 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nicolas Violasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 37 | €300k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 23 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Costa
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Bruno Costa?
Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 83/100 match to Bruno Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Bruno Costa?
Alexandru Maxim offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Bruno Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Bruno Costa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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