David Da Costa vs Johnny Cardoso
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €5.7M). David Da Costa leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Johnny Cardoso is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Da Costa is the kind of midfielder who makes a B-tier MLS side look more dangerous than they have any right to be. His key pass rate of 2.03 per 90 and assist numbers both land in the top 20% of MLS midfielders—not just productive, but consistently so across nearly 2,800 minutes, which filters out the noise.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (4.0 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), heavily involved in play (69 touches/90), active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Da Costa | Johnny Cardoso | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.15 | 0.00 | David |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 1.24 | 0.28 | David |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.93 | 0.28 | David |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.18 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 2.14 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.62 | 1.51 | Johnny |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.10 | 2.72 | Johnny |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.80 | 89.00 | Johnny |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — David Da Costa or Johnny Cardoso?
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €5.7M). David Da Costa leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Johnny Cardoso is stronger in interceptions / 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?
David Da Costa has a market value of €5.7M, while Johnny Cardoso is valued at €22.0M.