Players like Costinha
RB/RMRio Ave · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCostinha's profile ↗
The players most similar to Costinha are Anthony Caci, Eric Ebimbe, William Furtado. Doppel rates Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tanguy Coulibaly scores 84/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Costinha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Mitchell Weisersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 32 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €4.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 83 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Costinha
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Costinha · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Costinha?
By Doppel's fit score, Anthony Caci (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Costinha, with a 85/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and William Furtado are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Costinha?
Yes. Tanguy Coulibaly (Montpellier) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.3m.
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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