Cheaper alternatives to Chico da Costa
STCruzeiro · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitChico da Costa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Chico da Costa are Milan Zonneveld, Olivier Giroud, Henrique Araújo. Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) rates 79/100 as a match at about €400k, below Chico da Costa's ~€1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Chico da Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 81 | 78 |
| 3 | Henrique Araújosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 24 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Wissam Ben Yeddersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 36 | €500k | 80 | 77 |
| 5 | Mohamed Sankohsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €400k | 77 | 77 |
| 6 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 77 | 77 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 79 | 77 |
| 8 | Carlos Strandbergsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 30 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 80 | 77 |
| 11 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chico da Costa
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · medium reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Chico da Costa?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 79/100 match to Chico da Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Chico da Costa?
Milan Zonneveld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Chico da Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Chico da Costa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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