Samú Costa alternatives
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 in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Samú Costa, consider Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht, valued at €2m, or Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, with a market value of €1m, both offering similar roles at significantly lower prices.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 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↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samú Costa
≈ 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, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samú Costa?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) 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?
Enric Llansana offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.1m.
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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