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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate burst for a Liga Portugal central midfielder, nothing standout. (conf 0.4)
Average straight-line speed typical of a deep-lying midfield role. (conf 0.4)
Reasonable body control turning under pressure in tight midfield areas. (conf 0.4)
Covers ground consistently across 90 minutes as expected at this level. (conf 0.42)
Control
Generally tidy control befitting a mid-table Liga Portugal starter. (conf 0.42)
Limited take-on threat, prefers simple retention over dribbling past markers. (conf 0.4)
Uses frame adequately to protect the ball in congested midfield zones. (conf 0.4)
Unremarkable ball-striking power, not a regular shooting threat. (conf 0.38)
Distribution
Solid short-range distribution to sustain Gil Vicente's build-up play. (conf 0.45)
Capable but unspectacular range-switching passes when required. (conf 0.4)
Rarely delivers crosses given a central midfield role away from the flanks. (conf 0.35)
Reads passing lanes reasonably well for a mid-tier Liga Portugal side. (conf 0.4)
Chance threat
Not a regular goal threat from central midfield positions. (conf 0.38)
Picks sensible moments to shoot but without a prolific record. (conf 0.38)
Finds pockets of space to support build-up as a typical box-to-box option. (conf 0.4)
Not established as a dedicated set-piece taker at Gil Vicente. (conf 0.35)
Duels
Average aerial presence, not a dominant physical duel winner. (conf 0.38)
Competes reasonably in midfield battles for a Liga Portugal starter. (conf 0.4)
Defense
Engages in coordinated pressing typical of modern Liga Portugal sides. (conf 0.4)
Contributes interceptions and tackles at a moderate midfield rate. (conf 0.4)
Holds reasonable shape screening the back line in midfield. (conf 0.4)
Mental
Generally settled on the ball without notable rash decisions. (conf 0.4)
Mostly sound choices in possession befitting a squad-level midfielder. (conf 0.4)
Diligent covering of ground box-to-box across matches. (conf 0.42)
Resilience
No widely known chronic injury history at this stage of his career. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Early-20s midfielder with some room to develop into a bigger role. (conf 0.42)
Little recognition outside Portuguese domestic football circles. (conf 0.4)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Diogo Costa is a young Portuguese central midfielder currently plying his trade with Gil Vicente in the Liga Portugal Betclic. He operates as a functional, team-oriented presence in the middle of the park, offering steady ball retention and defensive support rather than standout individual quality. His profile fits that of a developing squad player at a mid-table top-flight Portuguese club, with scope to grow if he earns a more prominent role. He is not yet a widely recognized name beyond domestic Portuguese football.