Rui Silva 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 €7.0M). Rui Silva leads in saves / 90 and pass accuracy %. Diogo Costa is stronger in goals conceded / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Silva is the rare Liga Portugal goalkeeper who earns his keep with his feet rather than his fists—a quietly modern operator in a league still dominated by traditional stoppers. His 76.5% pass accuracy places him in the top 20% among his positional peers, a genuine marker of technical reliability under pressure.
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 | Rui Silva | Diogo Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saves / 90 | 2.42 | 1.90 | Rui |
| Goals conceded / 90 | 0.74 | 0.48 | Diogo |
| Pass accuracy % | 80.80 | 73.40 | Rui |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Rui Silva or Diogo Costa?
Diogo Costa commands a higher market value (€40.0M vs €7.0M). Rui Silva leads in saves / 90 and pass accuracy %. Diogo Costa is stronger in 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?
Rui Silva has a market value of €7.0M, while Diogo Costa is valued at €40.0M.