Rui Costa 85 OVR - FIFA 23 Icon

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CAM Portugal Icons FUT 23 ICONS
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills 180 cm 73 kg 50 yrs
Rui Costa
85
CAM
R 4★4
Costa
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 76 84 83 42 75
Portugal Icons FUT 23 ICONS
96 EOAE_ICON 85 ICON
84 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
82
Sprint Speed
85
76 Shooting
Finishing
70
Positioning
84
Long Shots
83
Shot Power
80
Penalties
80
FK Accuracy
89
Volleys
81
84 Passing
Vision
84
Short Pass
86
Long Pass
84
Curve
85
Crossing
80
FK Accuracy
89
83 Dribbling
Ball Control
86
Dribbling
82
Composure [simulator]
77
Balance
79
Agility
83
Reactions
86
42 Defending
Def. Awareness
30
Interceptions
62
Stand Tackle
41
Slide Tackle
39
Heading
48
75 Physical
Strength [simulator]
78
Jumping
80
Aggression
55
Stamina [simulator]
82

Player Info

Full NameRui Costa
Overall 85
Position CAM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
Work RateMed / Med
Height180 cm
Weight73 kg
Age50
Nation Portugal
League Icons
Club FUT 23 ICONS
Card ID238432
Base ID238432

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 Rui Costa

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters focus on lane-denial pressure, repeat duel volume, and quick regain-to-attack transitions.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Azpilicueta
      87
      CB
      RWB, RB
      R 2★4
      Azpilicueta
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 60 85 82 88 84
      Spain Premier League Chelsea

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Rice
      87
      CDM
      R 3★3
      Rice
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 70 81 84 88 89
      England Premier League West Ham

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Uribe
      87
      CM
      CDM
      R 3★4
      Uribe
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 82 84 83 85 87 88
      Colombia 'Liga NOS (POR 1 FC Porto

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Lindelöf
      87
      CB
      R 3★4
      Lindelöf
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 80 58 80 80 89 88
      Sweden Premier League Manchester Utd

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Gattuso
      85
      CM
      R 2★3
      Gattuso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 73 66 76 74 90 88
      Italy Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Locatelli
      87
      CDM
      CM
      R 3★4
      Locatelli
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 79 82 87 85 87 86
      Italy Serie A TIM Juventus

      Balanced all-phase matchup profile

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Press from blind side

      Approach receiving shoulder to force backward touches and compress passing windows immediately.

      Block central return lane

      After forcing wide, deny the return pass to pivot and hunt the next touch with two-player traps.

      Fast regain-to-final-third

      Attack within 6 seconds of recovery before midfield rest shape resets.

      Trigger-man marking on first build pass

      Assign a marker to remove their easiest progression outlet and increase turnover probability.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      4-1-4-1

      Single DM shields the playmaker, four mids press and cover.
      4-3-2-1

      Narrow midfield triangle crowds central creators.
      3-5-2

      Extra midfielders for pressing and quick transitions.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Rui Costa

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from runners ahead, secure balance behind, and teammates who can attack the spaces created by his receiving angles.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Eusébio
      89
      CF
      R 4★5
      Eusébio
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 91 82 90 43 78
      Portugal Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Puskás
      89
      CF
      L 4★3
      Puskás
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 93 85 90 42 73
      Hungary Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      van Persie
      89
      ST
      L 4★4
      Persie
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 83 92 85 88 44 75
      Netherlands (Holland) Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Del Piero
      88
      CF
      CAM, ST
      R 4★4
      Piero
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 87 89 84 90 41 70
      Italy Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Cruyff
      89
      CF
      R 5★5
      Cruyff
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 87 85 92 40 70
      Netherlands (Holland) Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Šuker
      88
      ST
      CF
      L 4★4
      Šuker
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 86 91 81 90 44 76
      Croatia Icons FUT 23 ICONS

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Third-man combinations

      Surround him with one runner beyond and one bounce-pass option underneath to maximize his body orientation on receive.

      Counterpress behind the ball

      Keep a CDM or strong CM under him so turnovers become immediate regains instead of open transitions.

      Half-space occupation

      Use wide players who pin the line while he operates between lines and connects central overloads.

      Fast post-recovery attack

      The best environment is one where his next action after a regain immediately releases a runner or switches play.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Creates clear links between pivot, pocket player, and front line around him.
      4-3-3

      Gives him runners on both outside lanes and layered support underneath.
      4-1-2-1-2

      Excellent for narrow combinations and third-man runs through central spaces.
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