Players like João Costa
GKCF Estrela Amadora · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to João Costa are Fabian De Keijzer, Jasper Schendelaar, Marko Dmitrović. Doppel rates Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) a 84/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian De Keijzer scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to João Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 80 | 84 |
| 2 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Crettazsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 26 | €3.8m | 82 | 82 |
| 5 | Bernardo Fontessimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €4.7m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 81 | 81 |
| 7 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Antonio Siverasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €5.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Diogo Sousasimilar↗ | Bodrum FK | 28 | €1.1m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Costa
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to João Costa, with a 84/100 overall match. Jasper Schendelaar and Marko Dmitrović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Costa?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to João Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from João Costa's 2024/25 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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