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 Johannes Schenk, Mio Backhaus, Erdem Canpolat. Doppel rates Johannes Schenk (Preußen Münster) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Erdem Canpolat scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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João Costa is a reliable shot-stopper and an adept ball-playing goalkeeper, excelling in accurate long balls and preventing goals, ranking in the top 17% among his peers. His impressive durability, with no games missed in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability in goal. While his contributions in the attacking phase may be less pronounced, his defensive capabilities make him a solid presence between the sticks for CF Estrela Amadora.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Goals prevented, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to João Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannes Schenksimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | David Soriasimilar↗ | Getafe | 33 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattijs Branderhorstsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Jan Reichertsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Jasper Schendelaarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 34 | €1.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Desplanchessimilar↗ | Pescara | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Costa
≈ 100% João Costa · low reliability
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Johannes Schenk (Preußen Münster) is the closest profile to João Costa, with a 83/100 overall match. Mio Backhaus and Erdem Canpolat are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to João Costa?
Yes. Erdem Canpolat (Pendikspor) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
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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