Players like Samú Costa
CM/CDMMallorca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamú Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samú Costa are Enric Llansana, Pape Gueye, Andrey Santos. Doppel rates Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 83/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Samú Costa is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, evidenced by his top 2% rankings in duels and aerial battles. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him among the top 39% of his peers, he combines defensive prowess with an eye for goal, showcasing notable finishing skills. His durability stands out as well, having missed only five games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samú Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samú Costa
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Samú Costa · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samú Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Samú Costa, with a 83/100 overall match. Pape Gueye and Andrey Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samú Costa?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samú Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samú Costa's 2025/26 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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