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Best Alternatives to Gonçalo Costa

Players most similar to Gonçalo Costa (Defender, N/A) — ranked by AI DNA similarity score across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

Top 3 Alternatives to Gonçalo Costa

  1. 1.João Cancelo86% DNA match·FC Barcelona€9.0M
  2. 2.Vanderson85% DNA match·Brazil€20.0M
  3. 3.Oscar Schönfelder86% DNA match·Jahn Regensburg

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — 768 dimensions across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit.

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Intelligence Verdict

Chances MissedTop 0%
???Bottom 23%

A Physical Stopper....

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Playing Style Analysis

Physical StopperSmall Sample

A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.1 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.36 goals/90), an aggressive ball-winner (2.7 tackles/90), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.54 big chances/90) and top 10% tackler in the league. Note: this profile is based on 497 minutes of playing time this season. The three most similar players to Gonçalo Costa by playing style are:

  • João Cancelo(86% match)A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90) and active in the tackle (2.3 tackles/90).
  • Vanderson(85% match)Vanderson de Oliveira Campos is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.6 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.70 big chances/90), central to possession (79 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (6.5/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
  • Oscar Schönfelder(86% match)Oscar Schönfelder is a Active Full-Back. Wide defender contributing to attacks. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90), commanding in the air (4.8 clearances/90), wins the physical battle (55% duel success), central to possession (78 touches/90) and draws fouls effectively (3.4/90). (Limited sample: 374 mins)

Similarity is calculated using per-90 performance data across multiple playing style dimensions. How Player DNA matching works →

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Gonçalo Costa
DefenderPortugalN/A
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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

#1
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João Cancelo
FC Barcelona · La Liga
Portugal31yContract 2026
Tkl/902.35
KP/900.59
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
vs Costa: 5y older
86% match
€9.0M
#2
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Vanderson
Brazil · Ligue 1
Brazil24yContract 2028
Tkl/902.90
KP/900.61
Active Full-Back
vs Costa: 2y younger
85% match
€20.0M
#3
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Oscar Schönfelder
Jahn Regensburg · Bundesliga
Germany25y
Tkl/902.41
KP/901.44
Active Full-BackAerial
86% match
N/A
#4
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Ulisses Garcia
Sassuolo · Ligue 1
Switzerland30yContract 2028
Tkl/902.73
KP/901.36
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
€4.0M
#5
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Rodrigo Pinheiro
Famalicão · Liga Portugal
Portugal23y
Tkl/902.18
KP/901.01
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
85% match
N/A
#6
M
Mats Rots
FC Twente · Eredivisie
Netherlands20y
Tkl/902.34
KP/901.49
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
85% match
N/A
#7
R
Raphaël Guerreiro
FC Bayern München · Bundesliga
Portugal32yContract 2026
Tkl/901.61
KP/902.42
Ball-Playing CBBall-Playing
85% match
€6.0M
#8
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Héctor Fort
Elche · La Liga
Spain19yContract 2026
Tkl/902.72
KP/901.09
Active Full-BackBall-Playing
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
€12.0M
#9
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Souffian El Karouani
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Morocco25y
Tkl/902.85
KP/903.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: → Stable
84% match
N/A
#10
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Lars de Blok
VVV-Venlo · Eredivisie
Netherlands21yContract 2027
Tkl/901.56
KP/902.08
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↑ Hot
84% match
N/A
#11
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Zeki Yavru
Samsunspor · Super Lig
Turkey34yContract 2026
Tkl/901.75
KP/901.45
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A
#12
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Siebe Horemans
FC Utrecht · Eredivisie
Belgium27y
Tkl/901.95
KP/901.00
Active Full-Back
Last 5: ↓ Dip
84% match
N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gonçalo Costa?
The top alternatives to Gonçalo Costa based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: João Cancelo, Vanderson, Oscar Schönfelder, Ulisses Garcia, Rodrigo Pinheiro. 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 Gonçalo Costa in 2026?
Players with a similar profile to Gonçalo Costa in 2026 include João Cancelo (€9.0M), Vanderson (€20.0M), Oscar Schönfelder (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.
What position does Gonçalo Costa play and who plays similarly?
Gonçalo Costa plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include João Cancelo (Portugal, €9.0M); Vanderson (Brazil, €20.0M); Oscar Schönfelder (Germany, N/A); Ulisses Garcia (Switzerland, €4.0M).
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.