Best Alternatives to Samú Costa

Top 3 Alternatives to Samú Costa

1. 1.Mario Martín86% DNA match·Getafe€5.0M
2. 2.Javi Guerra86% DNA match·Valencia€25.0M
3. 3.Santi Comesaña85% DNA match·Villarreal€8.0M

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

Playing Style Analysis

A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions. The three most similar players to Samú Costa by playing style are:

• Mario Martín(86% match) — A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90). However, he prone to committing fouls (2.8/90).
• Javi Guerra(86% match) — A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), heavily involved in play (62 touches/90), uses long balls frequently (5.3/90) and active off the ball (2.4 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
• Santi Comesaña(85% match) — A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (61 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.6 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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