Who should replace Danny da Costa?
CB/RB/RM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanny da Costa's profile ↗
Danny da Costa is a centre-back/right-back for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Danny da Costa include Arnau Martínez from Girona FC, who boasts a fit score of 86/100, and Finn Porath of Holstein Kiel, also with a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danny da Costa
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Danny da Costa · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danny da Costa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arnau Martínez (Girona FC) does the closest job to Danny da Costa, at 94/100 on profile. George Campbell and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danny da Costa?
Yes — Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danny da Costa?
Doppel learns Danny da Costa's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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