Who should replace David Costas?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Costas's profile ↗
David Costas is a centre-back for Real Oviedo in LaLiga 2, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Costas include Mariano Troilo from Parma with a fit score of 80/100, Gael Alonso from FC Andorra also at 80/100, and Luc Marijnissen from FCV Dender, who shares the same fit score. Each offers a tactical fit that aligns closely with Costas's playing style.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 25 | €6.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 20 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Costas
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% David Costas · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
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 92/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Luc Marijnissen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Costas?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 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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