Cheaper alternatives to Jaume Costa
LBMallorca · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaume Costa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jaume Costa are Christopher Operi, Maximilian Wittek, Yanis Zouaoui. Christopher Operi (Le Havre) rates 82/100 as a match at about €3.7m, below Jaume Costa's ~€200k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jaume Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €8.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaume Costa
≈ 100% Jaume Costa · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jaume Costa · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jaume Costa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jaume Costa?
Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Jaume Costa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jaume Costa?
Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €3.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jaume Costa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Jaume Costa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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