Cheaper alternatives to Samú Costa
CM/CDMMallorca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamú Costa's profile ↗
Samú Costa is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Mallorca in La Liga, with 34 appearances, 7 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Samú Costa, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m with a fit score of 84/100, or Enric Llansana of Go Ahead Eagles, valued at €2m and a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 4 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samú Costa
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samú Costa?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Samú Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Samú Costa?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Samú Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Samú 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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