Players like Coba Da Costa
LMAl-Kholood · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCoba Da Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Coba Da Costa are Niels Nkounkou, Sergi Canós, Deiver Machado. Doppel rates Niels Nkounkou (Nice) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sergi Canós scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Coba Da Costa is a dynamic left midfielder known for his aggressive playing style, excelling in duels and dribbling. With an impressive ability to win aerial battles and a high volume of shots, he poses a constant threat in the attacking phase. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the lower tier of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any squad.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Coba Da Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 29 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Deiver Machadosimilar↗ | Nantes | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Alieu Faderasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 27 | €18m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Liam Millarsimilar↗ | Hull City | 27 | €4.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Coba Da Costa
≈ 100% Coba Da Costa · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Coba Da Costa · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Coba Da Costa · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Coba Da Costa?
Statistically, Niels Nkounkou (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Coba Da Costa — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Coba Da Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Niels Nkounkou (Nice) is the closest profile to Coba Da Costa, with a 81/100 overall match. Sergi Canós and Deiver Machado are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Coba Da Costa?
Yes. Sergi Canós (Real Valladolid) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Coba Da Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Coba Da Costa's 2024/25 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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