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 (RSC Anderlecht) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 83/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Samú Costa is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in physical duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% among his positional peers, he showcases impressive defensive stats, including clearances and duels won, while also contributing effectively in attack with 7 goals this season. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 5 games over the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the field.
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↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
* 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, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samú Costa?
Statistically, Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) is the closest look-alike to Samú Costa — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samú Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) 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. Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.1m.
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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