Players like Alberto Costa
RBFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Costa's profile ↗
Alberto Costa is a right-back for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 8 assists. Players similar to Costa include William Furtado from Cruzeiro, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig, also with a fit score of 88/100. Other comparable options are Vanderson from AS Monaco and João Cancelo from FC Barcelona, both fitting well into similar roles with strong statistical profiles.
About Alberto Costa
Alberto Costa is an attacking right-back who excels in creating opportunities, showcasing elite vision and creativity with a standout ability to generate big chances. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 17% of his peers, reflecting his overall quality and impact on the pitch. With 8 assists this season and a consistent presence, having missed only 2 games in three years, Costa is a reliable asset in both defense and attack, although his finishing could use some refinement.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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