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Diego Costa vs Marquinhos

Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season

Data Verdict

Marquinhos commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €7.5M). Diego Costa leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marquinhos is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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Player A

Diego Costa

Defender
Brazil
€7.5M
26 years old
Ball-Playing
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Player B

Marquinhos

Defender
Brazil
€30.0M
31 years old
Ball-Playing CB
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Playing Style Profiles

Diego Costa

Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

Marquinhos

Marcos Aoás Corrêa is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

Per-90 Statistics Comparison

MetricDiego CostaMarquinhosEdge
Goals / 900.160.15
Tackles won / 900.001.16Marquinhos
Interceptions / 901.840.67Diego
Clearances / 906.872.74Diego
Press intensity / 900.471.87Marquinhos
Pass accuracy %88.7095.30Marquinhos

All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the better player — Diego Costa or Marquinhos?

Marquinhos commands a higher market value (€30.0M vs €7.5M). Diego Costa leads in interceptions / 90 and clearances / 90. Marquinhos is stronger in tackles won / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.

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?

Diego Costa has a market value of €7.5M, while Marquinhos is valued at €30.0M.

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