Watson vs Alberto Costa
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Alberto Costa commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €10.0M). Watson leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alberto Costa is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as an aggressive ball-winner (3.8 tackles/90), reads the game exceptionally (2.1 interceptions/90) and top 10% tackler in the league.
A Active Full-Back. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a prolific assist provider (0.34 assists/90), active in the tackle (2.4 tackles/90) and active off the ball (2.5 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Watson | Alberto Costa | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.05 | 0.04 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | — | 1.67 | — |
| Interceptions / 90 | 2.06 | 1.22 | Watson |
| Clearances / 90 | 1.96 | 2.19 | Alberto |
| Press intensity / 90 | 0.72 | 2.48 | Alberto |
| Pass accuracy % | 79.70 | 79.10 | Watson |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Watson or Alberto Costa?
Alberto Costa commands a higher market value (€15.0M vs €10.0M). Watson leads in interceptions / 90 and pass accuracy %. Alberto Costa is stronger in clearances / 90 and press intensity / 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?
Watson has a market value of €10.0M, while Alberto Costa is valued at €15.0M.