Diego Costa

Spain · Striker · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2013-2017

Abrasive striker who wore down defenders with physicality and pure aggression

75.0OVR#729 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed76.3
  • Shooting75.0
  • Passing64.6
  • Ball Control74.7
  • Movement79.6
  • Football IQ75.0
  • Defending Skill38.7
  • Physical83.8
  • Mental81.0
  • Career65.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Aggression96
  2. Determination94
  3. Strength90
  4. Finishing88
  5. Attacking Positioning88
  6. Hold-up Play88
  7. Shot Power86
  8. Runs in Behind86
  9. Heading84
  10. Anticipation84

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 76.3

  • Top Speed ●82
  • Acceleration78
  • Dribbling Speed72
  • Top Speed with Ball78
  • Knock-on & Run80
  • Change of Pace68

Shooting 75.0

  • Finishing88
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots76
  • Volleys82
  • Curve64
  • Penalties78
  • Heading84
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity64
  • Acrobatics72

Passing 64.6

  • Short Passing72
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing56
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision68
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 74.7

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession82
  • First Touch78
  • Skills & Tricks64
  • Weak Foot66
  • Press Resistance82

Movement 79.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement82
  • Runs in Behind86
  • Attacking Positioning88
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs58

Football IQ 75.0

  • Decision Making76
  • Spatial Awareness78
  • Game Management70
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 38.7

  • Defensive Positioning46
  • Marking38
  • Interceptions36
  • Standing Tackle50
  • Sliding Tackle34
  • Offside Trap28

Physical 83.8

  • Strength90
  • Stamina84
  • Agility70
  • Balance78
  • Recovery84
  • Reactions80
  • Hold-up Play88
  • Aerial Duels84
  • Aggression96

Mental 81.0

  • Big-Game Temperament82
  • Leadership74
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration76
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline78

Career 65.8

  • Consistency74
  • Longevity72
  • Achievements65
  • Durability66
  • Loyalty52

Profile

Born
7 October 1988
Height
188 cm
Foot
Right
Career
2006–now
Prime
2013-2017

Club career

  • 2006–2007 Braga
  • 2006–2006 Penafiel (loan)
  • 2007–2009 Atlético Madrid
  • 2007–2007 Celta Vigo (loan)
  • 2007–2008 Albacete (loan)
  • 2009–2010 Real Valladolid
  • 2010–2014 Atlético Madrid
  • 2012–2012 Rayo Vallecano (loan)
  • 2014–2017 Chelsea
  • 2017–2020 Atlético Madrid
  • 2021–2021 Atlético Mineiro
  • 2022–2023 Wolves
  • 2023–2023 Botafogo
  • 2024–2024 Grêmio

Honours

Europa League 1

2018 Atlético Madrid

League title · La Liga Atlético Madrid 1

2013–14

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2014–15, 2016–17

League title · Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Atlético Mineiro 1

2021

UEFA Super Cup 3

2010, 2012, 2018

League Cup 1

2014–15

Copa del Rey 1

2012–13

Copa do Brasil 1

2021

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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