David Costa 88 OVR - FC 24 Journey of Nations

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CF LW Portugal Ligue 1 RC Lens
Left Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★★ Skills 168 cm 64 kg 23 yrs
David Costa
88
CF
LW
L 5★4
Costa
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 88 87 90 50 71
Portugal Ligue 1 RC Lens
88 TOTS_CHAMPS 85 TOTW 74 SILVER 88 JOURNEY OF NATIONS
90 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
94
Sprint Speed
87
88 Shooting
Finishing
89
Positioning
89
Long Shots
97
Shot Power
85
Penalties
63
FK Accuracy
77
Volleys
72
87 Passing
Vision
90
Short Pass
92
Long Pass
81
Curve
90
Crossing
83
FK Accuracy
77
90 Dribbling
Ball Control
88
Dribbling
91
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
94
Agility
96
Reactions
80
50 Defending
Def. Awareness
55
Interceptions
48
Stand Tackle
45
Slide Tackle
88
Heading
52
71 Physical
Strength [simulator]
63
Jumping
72
Aggression
73
Stamina [simulator]
85

Player Info

Full NameDavid Costa
Overall 88
Position CF LW
Preferred FootLeft
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★★
Work RateHigh / Med
Height168 cm
Weight64 kg
Age23
Nation Portugal
League Ligue 1
Club RC Lens
Card ID67368003
Base ID259139

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat David Costa

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Gorden
      90
      CB
      R 3★3
      Gorden
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 60 83 86 91 88
      United States

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Smalling
      90
      CB
      R 3★4
      Smalling
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 55 65 70 95 90
      England Serie A TIM Roma FC

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Otamendi
      90
      CB
      R 3★3
      Otamendi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 65 76 81 92 93
      Argentina 'Liga NOS (POR 1 SL Benfica

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Hincapi?
      90
      CB
      L 3★3
      Hincapi?
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 53 80 84 91 90
      Ecuador Bundesliga Leverkusen

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      St. Juste
      89
      CB
      R 3★3
      Juste
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 74 77 86 90 84
      Netherlands (Holland) 'Liga NOS (POR 1 Sporting CP

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Herrera
      90
      CM
      R 4★4
      Herrera
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 86 87 90 89 93
      Mexico Major League Soccer Houston Dynamo

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around David Costa

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Diouf
      87
      CM
      L 3★3
      Diouf
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 82 83 89 81 88
      France Ligue 1 RC Lens

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Rúben Neves
      92
      CDM
      R 4★5
      Neves
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 94 95 90 89 87
      Portugal 'MBS Pro League (SAU 1 Al Hilal

      National-team style familiarity + Creator behind the forward line

      Vitinha
      88
      CM
      R 5★3
      Vitinha
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 81 80 89 93 82 80
      Portugal Ligue 1 Paris SG

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Zakaria
      87
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Zakaria
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 68 99 81 83 86
      Switzerland Ligue 1 AS Monaco

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Nuno Mendes
      92
      LB
      L 4★5
      Mendes
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 80 86 88 90 89
      Portugal Ligue 1 Paris SG

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Xavi
      91
      CM
      R 4★5
      Xavi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 82 97 95 76 76
      Spain Icons ICONS

      Creator behind the forward line

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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