
Based on 1,727 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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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Make Costa's card →Build XI with shortlist →Share cards ↓A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (2.9 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (61% duel success), heavily involved in play (51 touches/90), active off the ball (2.9 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league. The three closest DNA matches to Vinicius de Souza Costa:
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Source · Vinicius de Souza Costa
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