Elkeson vs João Costa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Elkeson leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. João Costa is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Elkeson de Oliveira Cardoso is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box.
A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.37 goals/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.50 big chances/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Elkeson | João Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.58 | 0.00 | Elkeson |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 3.36 | 0.00 | Elkeson |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.73 | 0.00 | Elkeson |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | — | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 0.00 | — |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.05 | 1.64 | João |
| Pass accuracy % | 75.70 | 83.30 | João |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Elkeson or João Costa?
Elkeson leads in goals / 90 and shots / 90. João Costa is stronger in press intensity / 90 and pass accuracy %. 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?
Elkeson has a market value of €5.5M, while João Costa is valued at N/A.