Players like Leonard Costa
CBIndependiente Rivadavia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonard Costa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonard Costa are Nehemiah Fernandez, Nicolas Saint-Ruf, Pepe Sánchez. Doppel rates Nehemiah Fernandez (Nancy) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Saint-Ruf scores 76/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Leonard Costa
Leonard Costa is an unconventional centre-back with a surprising knack for finishing, making him a unique threat in the attacking third. Though his overall quality ranks in the bottom 14% of his positional peers, his ability to score non-penalty goals places him in the top 28%, showcasing his potential in set-piece situations. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, Costa remains a reliable presence at the back, though his influence in build-up play could improve.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonard Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Nicolas Saint-Rufsimilar↗ | Nancy | 34 | €200k | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Nikola Marašsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 31 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Dani Calvosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 32 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Philip Bondesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Lars Saetrasimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 35 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Sergio Barciasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonard Costa
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · low reliability
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonard Costa?
By Doppel's fit score, Nehemiah Fernandez (Nancy) is the closest profile to Leonard Costa, with a 83/100 overall match. Nicolas Saint-Ruf and Pepe Sánchez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonard Costa?
Yes. Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonard Costa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonard Costa's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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