Players like Danny da Costa
CB/RB/RM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny da Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danny da Costa are Arnau Martínez, George Campbell, Finn Porath. Doppel rates Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lucas Ramon scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Danny da Costa is a solid, versatile defender with a strong emphasis on defensive reliability and offensive support. His ability to clear danger ranks him in the top 10% among his peers, while his precise crossing and contribution to goal-scoring opportunities showcase his dual-threat capability from the back. With only 6 games missed over the past three seasons, he has proven to be a durable and dependable presence for Mainz 05, although his overall performance places him in the lower tier of his positional peers.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses, xG + xA. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danny da Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny da Costa
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny da Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Danny da Costa, with a 86/100 overall match. George Campbell and Finn Porath are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danny da Costa?
Yes. Lucas Ramon (Mirassol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danny da Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danny da Costa's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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