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Diogo Costa FC 26 Career Mode player

Diogo CostaFC 26 Career Mode Rating & Potential

FC Porto BadgeFC Porto
Portugal Primeira Liga (1) LogoPortugal Primeira Liga (1)
Portugal FlagPortugal
84
OVR
89
POT

Player Info

NameDiogo Costa
PositionGK
Alt. Positions
Age26
Preferred FootRight
Date of Birth20 Sept 1999
Height187cm (6' 2")
Weight84kg (185 lbs)
Body TypeAvg & Normal
Skill Moves
Weak Foot
International reputation
Player ID234577

Diogo Costa FC 26 rating and potential

Diogo Costa is a high-level GK for FC Porto in Portugal Primeira Liga (1). At 84 overall with 89 potential, he has excellent potential and profiles as a first-team option in Career Mode. His strongest area is pace, making him especially useful for teams that need quality in that part of the pitch.

Strengths
  • Strong passing ability
  • Strong physical presence
  • Excellent long-term ceiling
  • Ready for first-team football
Weaknesses
  • Limited defensive contribution
Best For
  • Top division saves
  • Clubs building around young talent

Current Club

Value€48.5m
Wage€22k
Kit Number99
Joined2nd July 2016
Contract Expiry2027

National Team

Kit Number1

Career Mode Growth Curve

This player is slightly behind their expected development curve.

Normal
Curve Status
On Curve
Forward / Striker
Expected OVR
87.2
Estimated rating for age
Curve Gap
-3.2
Current OVR vs expected
Peak Window
28–32
Typical peak age range
Potential Progress
94%
+5 OVR remaining

Understanding the Career Mode growth curve

CareerScout compares a player's current rating against where they would normally be expected to be based on their age, position and potential. This helps show whether a player is developing ahead of schedule, roughly as expected, or still has room to catch up.

Expected OVR

Expected OVR is the rating CareerScout estimates the player would usually have at their current age, based on their position and potential. If their current rating is higher than this, they are ahead of their curve. If it is lower, they may still have more room to grow.

Curve Gap

Curve Gap is the difference between the player's current OVR and their expected OVR. A negative number means they are below the expected curve. A positive number means they are ahead of it.

Growth Outlook

Growth Outlook estimates whether a player's development may be boosted, normal or reduced compared to their expected curve. Players below their expected curve may grow faster, while players far ahead of it may slow down.

Peak Window

Peak Window shows the age range where players in that position usually reach their highest development level. For example, wingers tend to peak earlier than goalkeepers.

These values are estimates based on Career Mode development patterns. They are designed to help compare players and identify good long-term signings, but actual growth can still be affected by playtime, training, form and injuries.

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Diogo Costa key attributes

Pace
83
Shooting
78
Passing
82
Dribbling
86
Defending
35
Physical
83

Diogo Costa FC 26 attributes

Pace
33
Acceleration
39
Sprint Speed
Shooting
6
Finishing
18
Positioning
62
Shot Power
9
Long Shots
14
Penalties
8
Volleys
Passing
67
Vision
13
Crossing
10
FK Accuracy
55
Long Passing
50
Short Passing
10
Curve
Dribbling
42
Agility
35
Balance
83
Reactions
44
Composure
30
Ball Control
18
Dribbling
Defending
19
Interceptions
11
Heading Acc..
18
Def Aware..
13
Stand Tackle
11
Sliding Tackle
Physical
61
Jumping
28
Stamina
63
Strength
23
Aggression
Goalkeeping
83
Diving
78
Handling
82
Kicking
83
Positioning
86
Reflexes

Diogo Costa PlayStyles

Long Ball Pass PlayStyleLong Ball Pass

Diogo Costa roles

GK
Ball-Playing Keeper++

Diogo Costa positional ratings

ST
33
LW
32
RW
32
CAM
40
CM
43
LM
37
RM
37
CDM
38
CB
30
LB
29
RB
29

Diogo Costa FC 26 Career Mode FAQ

What is Diogo Costa's Career Mode potential?+

Diogo Costa has 89 potential in Career Mode, starting from an overall rating of 84.

How much can Diogo Costa grow?+

Diogo Costa can grow by +5 overall, from 84 to 89 potential.

What is Diogo Costa's best position?+

Diogo Costa's main position is GK. He can also play .

Is Diogo Costa good in Career Mode?+

Diogo Costa is a strong Career Mode option for teams needing a GK. At 84 overall with 89 potential, he is best suited to clubs that need quality now with some room to grow.

What are Diogo Costa's strongest attributes?+

Diogo Costa's strongest areas are Dribbling (86) and Pace (83), making him especially useful in roles that suit those strengths.

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