Alberto Costa vs Nuno Santos
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alberto Costa commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.0M). Alberto Costa leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Nuno Santos is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Alberto Costa holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Santos is the rare defender who creates more danger than most attackers in Liga Portugal—his 3.07 key passes per 90 and 2.05 shots per 90 both land in the top 5% of all defenders in the division, numbers that belong on a winger's profile, not a backline one. His 100% duel win rate sounds like a small-sample anomaly—and with only 352 minutes, it partly is—but his 90.9% pass accuracy suggests genuine technical quality rather than a player simply avoiding contact.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Alberto Costa | Nuno Santos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.04 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.67 | — | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.22 | 1.02 | Alberto |
| Clearances / 90 | 2.19 | 0.77 | Alberto |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.48 | 0.36 | Alberto |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.10 | 90.90 | Nuno |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Alberto Costa or Nuno Santos?
Alberto Costa commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.0M). Alberto Costa leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Nuno Santos is stronger in pass accuracy %. Overall, Alberto Costa holds the statistical edge across 3 of 4 comparable metrics.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Alberto Costa has a market value of €15.0M, while Nuno Santos is valued at €5.0M.