David Da Costa vs Lucas Da Cunha
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Lucas Da Cunha commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.7M). David Da Costa leads in interceptions / 90. Lucas Da Cunha is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Lucas Da Cunha holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 comparable metrics.
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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 Metronome. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), active in the tackle (1.9 tackles/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), heavily involved in possession (65 passes/90), central to possession (79 touches/90) and active off the ball (2.8 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | David Da Costa | Lucas Da Cunha | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.15 | 0.11 | — |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.11 | Lucas |
| Shots / 90 | 1.24 | 1.30 | Lucas |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.93 | 1.51 | Lucas |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 7.07 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.84 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.62 | 0.54 | David |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.10 | 2.78 | Lucas |
| Pass accuracy % | 86.80 | 90.10 | Lucas |
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 Lucas Da Cunha ?
Lucas Da Cunha commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €5.7M). David Da Costa leads in interceptions / 90. Lucas Da Cunha is stronger in assists / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Lucas Da Cunha holds the statistical edge across 5 of 6 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?
David Da Costa has a market value of €5.7M, while Lucas Da Cunha is valued at €15.0M.