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Cheaper alternatives to Samú Costa

CM/CDMMallorca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamú Costa's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Samú Costa are Eric Ebimbe, Jens Stage, Matías Vecino. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 82/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Samú Costa's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Samú Costa

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Eric Ebimbesimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt23€6.5m8482
2Jens Stagesimilar↗SV Werder Bremen29€14m9081
3Matías Vecinosimilar↗Lazio32€1.1m8981
4Tomáš Součeksimilar↗West Ham United28€9.7m8981
5Kevin Sessasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim23€800k7980
6Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗Le Havre30€2.4m8480
7Jan Schöppnersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim25€3.2m8979
8Amir Richardsonsimilar↗Stade de Reims21€3.9m9179
9Casemirosimilar↗Manchester United33€5.5m8879
10Leon Goretzkasimilar↗FC Bayern München28€11m8379
11Yangel Herrerasimilar↗Girona FC26€5.6m9178
12Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗Brentford30€4.8m9178

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Samú Costa

1. Eric EbimbeEintracht Frankfurt82/100

≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Jens StageSV Werder Bremen81/100

≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %

3. Matías VecinoLazio81/100

≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /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 80/100 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 82/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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