Who should replace Chico da Costa?
STCruzeiro · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitChico da Costa's profile ↗
Chico da Costa is a striker for Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 20 appearances and 6 goals in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Chico da Costa, Noel Futkeu from SpVgg Greuther Fürth offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while Ibrahim Diabaté of GAIS also presents a strong option with a fit of 79/100. Both players demonstrate the ability to fulfil a similar role effectively.
Best replacements for Chico da Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellis Simmssimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €12m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Diabatésimilar↗ | GAIS | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Mikkel Ladefogedsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Jan Luca Schulersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Wilfried Kangasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €2.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Andri Guðjohnsensimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chico da Costa
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · low reliability
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Chico da Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chico da Costa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ellis Simms (Coventry City) does the closest job to Chico da Costa, at 93/100 on profile. Ibrahim Diabaté and Noel Futkeu follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chico da Costa?
Yes — Mikkel Ladefoged (Västerås SK) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Chico da Costa?
Doppel learns Chico da Costa's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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