
Based on 2,908 min · 2025/2026 · Liga Portugal · FULL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
Sporting Braga · Liga Portugal · €18.0M
Sporting CP · Liga Portugal · €7.0M
Athletic Club · La Liga · €25.0M
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90) and keeps goals out effectively (0.46 conceded/90). The three closest DNA matches to Diogo Costa:
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Sporting CP · Liga Portugal
vs Costa: €33M cheaper · 6y older
Top 8 shown first · 16 total ranked by DNA + league fit.
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Alt · Lukas Hornicek
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Alt · Unai Simón
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