Players like João Costa
GKFC Porto · 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 October 2026.
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João Costa is a reliable shot-stopper and a commanding presence in goal, showcasing his skills as a modern goalkeeper with strong distribution and defensive instincts. Ranked in the top 28% of his peers, he excels in accurate long balls and goals prevented, proving crucial in maintaining clean sheets. With impressive durability, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a key asset for FC Porto.
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↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 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 | 83 |
| 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 closest look-alike to João Costa?
Statistically, Johannes Schenk (Preußen Münster) is the closest look-alike to João Costa — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Çaykur Rizespor) 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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