Who should replace Leonard Costa?
CBIndependiente Rivadavia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonard Costa's profile ↗
Leonard Costa is a centre-back for Independiente Rivadavia in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Costa, Nehemiah Fernandez from Nancy (FRA-Ligue 2) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Pepe Sánchez from Albacete Balompié (ESP-LaLiga 2) follows closely with a fit score of 79/100.
Best replacements for Leonard Costa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Nicolas Saint-Rufsimilar↗ | Nancy | 34 | €200k | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Rubénsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 32 | €400k | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Nikola Marašsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 31 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Dani Calvosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 32 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Pascal Gregorsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 32 | €300k | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Philip Bondesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Lars Saetrasimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 35 | €300k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonard Costa
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · low reliability
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leonard Costa · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonard Costa?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nehemiah Fernandez (Nancy) does the closest job to Leonard Costa, at 91/100 on profile. Nicolas Saint-Ruf and Pepe Sánchez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Leonard Costa?
Yes — Nicolas Saint-Ruf (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Leonard Costa?
Doppel learns Leonard Costa's role profile from his 2026 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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