Who should replace David Costas?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Costas's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace David Costas, the best-fitting centre backs are Mariano Troilo, Max Kilman, Sinaly Diomandé. Mariano Troilo (Parma) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for David Costas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Max Kilmansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 26 | €13m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 19 | €10m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Jack Robinsonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 30 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Christoph Klarersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Costas
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% David Costas · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Costas?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mariano Troilo (Parma) does the closest job to David Costas, at 90/100 on profile. Max Kilman and Sinaly Diomandé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Costas?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Costas?
Doppel learns David Costas'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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