Players like Costinha
RB/RMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCostinha's profile ↗
The players most similar to Costinha are Vanderson, Anthony Caci, Benjamin Henrichs. Doppel rates Vanderson (AS Monaco) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, William Furtado scores 85/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Costinha is a dynamic right-back with a penchant for high-intensity pressing and ball recovery, making him a crucial asset in both defense and attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he excels in winning duels and possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play and contribute offensively, as evidenced by his 3 goals and 5 assists this season. His impressive durability, missing no games in the past three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Costinha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Alexis Saelemaekerssimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €21m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Costinha
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Costinha?
By Doppel's fit score, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Costinha, with a 86/100 overall match. Anthony Caci and Benjamin Henrichs are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Costinha?
Yes. William Furtado (Cruzeiro) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Costinha?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Costinha's 2023/24 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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