Davide Zappacosta vs Filip Kostić
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in pass accuracy %. Filip Kostić is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Filip Kostić holds the statistical edge across 8 of 9 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
Zappacosta remains the quintessential Italian wing-back hybrid, a tactical Swiss Army knife whose statistical profile reveals a high-volume progressor operating with the precision of a deep-lying playmaker. While his raw output of 0.05 goals per 90 appears modest, his underlying metrics paint a picture of a relentless transitional engine; he ranks in the top 20% of Serie A midfielders for both pass accuracy (85.8%) and dribbles (0.94/90), proving he is as comfortable carrying the ball into pressure as he is recycling possession.
A Creator. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.59 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90), an aggressive ball-winner (3.3 tackles/90), wins the physical battle (58% duel success), wins the ball cleanly (1.9 successful tackles/90), central to possession (77 touches/90), active off the ball (3.0 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions, top 10% creator in the league and top 10% tackler in the league.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Davide Zappacosta | Filip Kostić | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.07 | 0.59 | Filip |
| Assists / 90 | 0.13 | 0.20 | Filip |
| Shots / 90 | 1.31 | 1.76 | Filip |
| Key passes / 90 | 1.44 | 1.95 | Filip |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 4.13 | 4.52 | Filip |
| Tackles won / 90 | 0.56 | 1.97 | Filip |
| Interceptions / 90 | 0.59 | 0.78 | Filip |
| Press intensity / 90 | 1.82 | 2.95 | Filip |
| Pass accuracy % | 85.10 | 84.60 | Davide |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Davide Zappacosta or Filip Kostić?
Both players are valued similarly (€3.5M vs €3.5M). Davide Zappacosta leads in pass accuracy %. Filip Kostić is stronger in goals / 90 and assists / 90. Overall, Filip Kostić holds the statistical edge across 8 of 9 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?
Davide Zappacosta has a market value of €3.5M, while Filip Kostić is valued at €3.5M.