What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Costinha?

Costinha recovers the ball more than Hadjam — 100% more. 16 interceptions in 16 games. €13M. You decide. Compared with Jaouen Hadjam (€12.7M vs anchor). Standout: Key Passes (Top 6% among Super League peers). Concern: Dribbled Past (Bottom 15%).

How does Costinha compare to Jaouen Hadjam?

Costinha ball recoveries vs Jaouen Hadjam (47 ball recoveries in 16 games), but interceptions (16 interceptions in 16 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Costinha's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Key Passes (Top 6% among Super League peers). Weakness: Dribbled Past (Bottom 15%). Percentiles vs Super League Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Costinha?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Jaouen Hadjam. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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AI Verdict: Costinha

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Ball-Playing CB

1.92Tkl/90

1.44KP/90

Based on 1,118 min · 2025/2026 · Super League · FULL

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Costinha recovers the ball more than Hadjam — 100% more.

vs Jaouen Hadjam · Super League · Same playing style · €12.7M

Costinha wins on

Ball Recoveries

3.75/90 · 69th pct · 47 ball recoveries in 16 games

Costinha loses on

Interceptions

1.32/90 · 68th pct · 16 interceptions in 16 games

Based on 1,118 min (16 apps) vs anchor 1,062 min · 217 peers in Super League DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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3.75/90

69th pct

Costinha

Ball Recoveries

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0.00/90

Hadjam

1.32/90

68th pct

Costinha

Interceptions

gap

1.87/90

Top 8%

Hadjam

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vs Super League Defenders

Key Passes

1.44/90Top 6%

Dribbled Past

0.99/90Bottom 15%

Aerials Won

3.54/90Top 7%

Dribbles

0.96/90Top 10%

Percentile rank among Super League defenders (n=359) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CB

João Pedro Loureiro da Costa is a Ball-Playing CB. João Pedro Loureiro da Costa is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball.

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