João Virgínia vs Diogo Costa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Diogo Costa commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €1.0M). João Virgínia leads in pass accuracy %. Diogo Costa is stronger in saves / 90 and goals conceded / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Virgínia is a technical paradox between the sticks, operating as a high-precision distributor who remains strangely peripheral to his team’s buildup phase. While his 89.5% pass accuracy places him in the elite top 5% of Liga Portugal goalkeepers, the raw volume tells a different story; he is a safety-first technician rather than a deep-lying playmaker, recording below-average figures for both total passes and balls into the final third.
A Reliable Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), commands the box with authority (0.6 punches/90) and keeps goals out effectively (0.48 conceded/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | João Virgínia | Diogo Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves / 90 | 0.86 | 1.90 | Diogo |
| Goals conceded / 90 | 1.29 | 0.48 | Diogo |
| Pass accuracy % | 89.50 | 73.40 | João |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — João Virgínia or Diogo Costa?
Diogo Costa commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €1.0M). João Virgínia leads in pass accuracy %. Diogo Costa is stronger in saves / 90 and goals conceded / 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?
João Virgínia has a market value of €1.0M, while Diogo Costa is valued at €40.0M.