Johnny Cardoso vs Samú Costa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €15.0M). Johnny Cardoso leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Samú Costa is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Johnny Cardoso holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 comparable metrics.
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Playing Style Profiles
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.
A Ball-Winner. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90), active in the tackle (2.2 tackles/90), heavily involved in play (60 touches/90), draws fouls effectively (2.4/90) and active off the ball (2.3 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Johnny Cardoso | Samú Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.27 | Samú |
| Assists / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Shots / 90 | 0.28 | 1.27 | Samú |
| Key passes / 90 | 0.28 | 0.42 | Samú |
| Passes (final 3rd) / 90 | 7.18 | 5.27 | Johnny |
| Tackles won / 90 | 2.14 | 1.01 | Johnny |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.51 | 1.06 | Johnny |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.72 | 2.29 | Johnny |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.00 | 79.60 | Johnny |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Johnny Cardoso or Samú Costa?
Johnny Cardoso commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €15.0M). Johnny Cardoso leads in passes (final 3rd) / 90 and tackles won / 90. Samú Costa is stronger in goals / 90 and shots / 90. Overall, Johnny Cardoso holds the statistical edge across 5 of 8 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?
Johnny Cardoso has a market value of €22.0M, while Samú Costa is valued at €15.0M.