Players like Bruno Costa
CM/CDMCD Nacional · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Costa's profile ↗
Bruno Costa is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for CD Nacional in the Primeira Liga, with 18 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist this season. Players similar to Bruno Costa include Julian Justvan from 1. FC Nürnberg, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Levi Smans of SC Heerenveen, also with a fit score of 88/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Bruno Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Costa
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Bruno Costa · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg) is the closest profile to Bruno Costa, with a 88/100 overall match. Levi Smans and Mohamed Ihattaren are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bruno Costa?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bruno Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bruno Costa's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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