Players like Alberto Costa
RBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alberto Costa are William Furtado, Benjamin Henrichs, Vanderson. Doppel rates William Furtado (Cruzeiro) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jordi Liongola scores 88/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alberto Costa is an attacking right-back who excels in creating goal-scoring opportunities, showcasing his prowess with a remarkable ability to generate big chances and contribute to the team's offensive play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he stands out for his successful dribbles and impressive xG + xA metrics, making him a valuable asset in the final third. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only two games in the last three seasons, reinforcing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Big chances created, xG + xA, Successful dribbles. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alberto Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 7 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 12 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 35 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alberto Costa
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alberto Costa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alberto Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, William Furtado (Cruzeiro) is the closest profile to Alberto Costa, with a 88/100 overall match. Benjamin Henrichs and Vanderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alberto Costa?
Yes. Jordi Liongola (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar right back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alberto Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alberto Costa's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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