Who should replace João Costa?
GKCF Estrela Amadora · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Costa's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Costa, the best-fitting goalkeepers are Filip Sidklev, Theo Defourny, Samuel Brolin. Filip Sidklev (IF Brommapojkarna) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Theo Defourny at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Sidklevsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 21 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Theo Defournysimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 34 | €100k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Samuel Brolinsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 26 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Robin Wallindersimilar↗ | Östers IF | 27 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Marco Bizotsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 35 | €1.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Mohamed Konésimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Marcos Ledesmasimilar↗ | Barracas Central | 30 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Erdem Canpolatsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 25 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Simone Scuffetsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Tobe Leysensimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Hugo Ketosimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 28 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Costa
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% João Costa · low reliability
≈ 100% João Costa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Costa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Filip Sidklev (IF Brommapojkarna) does the closest job to João Costa, at 94/100 on profile. Theo Defourny and Samuel Brolin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Costa?
Yes — Theo Defourny (RWDM Brussels) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 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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