Who should replace João Costa?
GKFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Costa's profile ↗
João Costa is a goalkeeper for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 14 appearances and 1260 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. The best replacements for João Costa include Mohamed Koné from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Lennart Grill from SG Dynamo Dresden, both offering similar tactical capabilities. For those searching for players similar to João Costa, these options provide strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennart Grillsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €400k | 98 | 80 |
| 2 | Mamadou Samassasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 36 | €200k | 97 | 80 |
| 3 | Marco Bizotsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 35 | €1.4m | 95 | 80 |
| 4 | Mohamed Konésimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 24 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Elhan Kastratisimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Johannes Schenksimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 23 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Ron Thorben Hoffmannsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Simone Scuffetsimilar↗ | Pisa | 30 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 9 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Jon Mikel Magunagoitiasimilar↗ | Eibar | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 11 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €600k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Aaron Ramsdalesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Costa
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Costa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lennart Grill (SG Dynamo Dresden) does the closest job to João Costa, at 98/100 on profile. Mamadou Samassa and Marco Bizot follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Costa?
Yes — Mamadou Samassa (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Costa?
Doppel learns João Costa's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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