João Costa — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
goalkeeper · FC Porto · POR-Primeira Liga · age 30 · €530k
João Costa is a reliable shot-stopper and a commanding presence in goal, excelling as a durable goalkeeper who rarely misses games. With impressive metrics in preventing goals and winning aerial duels, he demonstrates his effectiveness under pressure, while his accurate long balls add a strategic dimension to his play. Though not a playmaker, his solid performances place him in the top 28% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality and consistency in the net.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Goals prevented /90
- Tackles + interceptions /90
- Aerial duels won %
Weaknesses
- Key passes /90
- xG + xA /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to João Costa?
- The players most statistically similar to João Costa (goalkeeper) are Johannes Schenk, Mio Backhaus, Erdem Canpolat, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does João Costa play?
- João Costa plays as a goalkeeper for FC Porto in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is João Costa's market value?
- João Costa's market value is €530k.
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