Players like Diogo Costa
GKFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diogo Costa are Noah Atubolu, Martin Delavallée, Silas Prüfrock. Doppel rates Noah Atubolu (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 88/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Silas Prüfrock scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diogo Costa is a modern ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing impressive distribution skills with a strong ability to execute successful dribbles. Ranking in the top 44% among his positional peers, he stands out for his composure and adaptability under pressure, contributing significantly to FC Porto's build-up play. While he may lack in aerial duels, his reliability is evident, having missed just nine games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence between the sticks.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diogo Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €24m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Silas Prüfrocksimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 21 | €500k | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ricardo Velhosimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €3.1m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 34 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 90 |
| 10 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Costa
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Diogo Costa · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Diogo Costa?
Statistically, Noah Atubolu (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest look-alike to Diogo Costa — a 88/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Diogo Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Noah Atubolu (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Diogo Costa, with a 88/100 overall match. Martin Delavallée and Silas Prüfrock are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diogo Costa?
Yes. Silas Prüfrock (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diogo Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diogo Costa's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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