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Anderlecht· 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Coba da Costa

Left WingSpain23y€2.5MFull profile →

0.09G/90

0.18A/90

Based on 1,009 min · 2025/2026 · La Liga · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Coba da Costa

Thiago Fernández85% match
Villarreal · La Liga · €4.5M
Vinicius Junior80% match
Real Madrid · La Liga · €150.0M
Raphinha80% match
FC Barcelona · La Liga · €80.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.0 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Coba da Costa:

Thiago Fernández(85% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.44 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.3/90).
Vinicius Junior(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.51 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.8/90), draws fouls effectively (2.6/90) and top 20% scorer in the league.
Raphinha(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (2.8 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (4.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.84 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.19 assists/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.71 big chances/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Villarreal · La Liga

Dynamic ForwardDribbler

vs Costa: -0.09 G/90

85% match

€4.5M

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Who are the best alternatives to Coba da Costa?▼

The top alternatives to Coba da Costa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Thiago Fernández, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Nico Williams, Álex Baena. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Coba da Costa in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Coba da Costa in 2026 include Thiago Fernández (€4.5M), Vinicius Junior (€150.0M), Raphinha (€80.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Coba da Costa play and who plays similarly?▼

Coba da Costa plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Thiago Fernández (Argentina, €4.5M); Vinicius Junior (Brazil, €150.0M); Raphinha (Brazil, €80.0M); Nico Williams (Spain, €60.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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