Karl Darlow 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 €200K). Karl Darlow leads in saves / 90. Diogo Costa is stronger in goals conceded / 90 and pass accuracy %. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Sweeper-Keeper. Statistically, he stands out as dominant in aerial duels (100% success), penetrates with forward passing (9.7 final-third passes/90) and commands the box with authority (0.5 punches/90).
A Sweeper-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 (0.41 conceded/90).
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Karl Darlow | Diogo Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves / 90 | 2.40 | 1.70 | Karl |
| Goals conceded / 90 | 1.27 | 0.41 | Diogo |
| Pass accuracy % | 56.40 | 78.30 | Diogo |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Karl Darlow or Diogo Costa?
Diogo Costa commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €200K). Karl Darlow leads in saves / 90. Diogo Costa is stronger in goals conceded / 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?
Karl Darlow has a market value of €200K, while Diogo Costa is valued at €40.0M.