Diego Costa 86 OVR - FIFA 18

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ST Spain Premier League Atlético Madrid
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills 186 cm 87 kg 29 yrs
Diego Costa
86
ST
R 3★4
Costa
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 75 83 65 76 40 88
Spain Premier League Atlético Madrid
91 87 86 86 86 COMMON
75 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
74
Sprint Speed
75
83 Shooting
Finishing
88
Positioning
88
Long Shots
73
Shot Power
84
Penalties
76
FK Accuracy
59
Volleys
81
65 Passing
Vision
74
Short Pass
67
Long Pass
52
Curve
62
Crossing
65
FK Accuracy
59
76 Dribbling
Ball Control
83
Dribbling
77
Composure [simulator]
0
Balance
52
Agility
58
Reactions
86
40 Defending
Def. Awareness
28
Interceptions
40
Stand Tackle
39
Slide Tackle
34
Heading
83
88 Physical
Strength [simulator]
91
Jumping
64
Aggression
93
Stamina [simulator]
83

Player Info

Overall 86
Position ST
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
Work RateHigh / Medium
Height186 cm
Weight87 kg
Age29
Nation Spain
League Premier League
Club Atlético Madrid
Card ID67288708
Base ID179844

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 Diego 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

      Stéphane Ruffier
      88
      GK
      R 1★3
      Ruffier
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 91 82 90 0 90
      France Ligue 1 Conforama AS Saint-Étienne

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Andrea Consigli
      87
      GK
      R 1★3
      Consigli
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 90 91 79 90 0 89
      Italy Calcio A Sassuolo

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Samir Handanovič
      88
      GK
      R 1★2
      Handanovič
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 87 70 89 0 89
      Slovenia Calcio A Inter

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Sergio Asenjo
      87
      GK
      R 1★3
      Asenjo
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 90 86 80 89 0 88
      Spain LaLiga Santander Villarreal CF

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Adán
      86
      GK
      L 1★2
      Adán
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 89 92 80 88 0 88
      Spain LaLiga Santander Real Betis

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Gianluigi Donnarumma
      86
      GK
      R 1★3
      Donnarumma
      DIV HAN KIC REF SPD POS 93 82 78 92 0 86
      Italy Calcio A Milan

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      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 Diego 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

      Koke
      87
      CM
      R 3★4
      Koke
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 82 89 85 68 79
      Spain LaLiga Santander Atlético Madrid

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Saúl
      86
      CM
      L 3★4
      Saúl
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 77 76 85 86 83 80
      Spain LaLiga Santander Atlético Madrid

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      Cesc Fàbregas
      90
      CM
      R 3★3
      Fàbregas
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 74 85 96 87 70 70
      Spain Premier League Chelsea

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Juanfran
      86
      RB
      R 3★3
      Juanfran
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 85 62 84 81 86 80
      Spain LaLiga Santander Atlético Madrid

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      David Silva
      90
      CM
      L 4★2
      Silva
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 72 78 92 91 42 67
      Spain Premier League Manchester City

      League chemistry support + National-team style familiarity

      Gabi
      84
      CM
      R 2★3
      Gabi
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 67 82 85 80 79 76
      Spain LaLiga Santander Atlético Madrid

      Strong club chemistry link + National-team style familiarity

      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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