Players like Gonçalo Costa
LBEstoril Praia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonçalo Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonçalo Costa are Pacha, Kassoum Ouattara, Luca Netz. Doppel rates Pacha (Rayo Vallecano) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pacha scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gonçalo Costa is a tenacious left-back, excelling in defensive duties with impressive tackle and interception metrics, ranking in the top 6% of his peers. His ability to win possession in the attacking third and create big chances showcases his dual-threat capability, making him a valuable asset in both defense and offense. Despite his low Sofascore rating, his durability—having missed no games in three seasons—demonstrates his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonçalo Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pachasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €800k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Alexandro Bernabeisimilar↗ | Internacional | 26 | €7.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €5.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonçalo Costa
≈ 100% Gonçalo Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Costa · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gonçalo Costa · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gonçalo Costa?
Statistically, Pacha (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest look-alike to Gonçalo Costa — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gonçalo Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Pacha (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Gonçalo Costa, with a 82/100 overall match. Kassoum Ouattara and Luca Netz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonçalo Costa?
Yes. Pacha (Rayo Vallecano) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonçalo Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonçalo Costa's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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