Players like David Costas
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Costas's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Costas are Marco Rente, Kialonda Gaspar, Nikolai Soyset Hopland. Doppel rates Marco Rente (FC Groningen) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny da Costa scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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David Costas is a reliable positional ball-playing centre-back renowned for his aerial prowess and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 50% of his peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to both defend and initiate attacks. His impressive durability, with no games missed over the last three seasons, further solidifies his status as a dependable presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Costas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Costas
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David Costas?
Statistically, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to David Costas — a 82/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David Costas?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to David Costas, with a 82/100 overall match. Kialonda Gaspar and Nikolai Soyset Hopland are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Costas?
Yes. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Costas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Costas'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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