Brighton & Hove Albion- Games
- 10
- 9 starts
- Minutes
- 731
- 73 a game
- Goals
- 4
- 2.8 xG
- Assists
- 2
- 0.4 xA
Player profile
731 min · vs 131 strikers · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Hard-working, mobile striker
Kostoulas works harder off the ball than almost any striker, recovering possession constantly for Brighton, and carries it well too. He has 3 Premier League goals. His chance quality is middling and he loses most of his duels. From 731 minutes.
Key strengths
Wins the ball back. Recoveries 4.31 per 90, top 1% of strikers.
Beats defenders. Dribbles won 1.35 per 90, top 19%.
Presses. Tackles 0.98 per 90, 73rd percentile.
Areas for development
Middling chance quality. Non-penalty xG 0.35 per 90, 37th percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 36.3%, 23rd percentile.
Similar players
- Juan Hernández Real BetisDribbles won 81 v 77 and pass accuracy 40 v 41.
- Iván Romero LevanteRecoveries 99 v 89 and passes into the final third 60 v 66.
- Adam Hložek HoffenheimDribbles won 81 v 76 and interceptions 63 v 61.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Wins the ball back. Recoveries 4.31 per 90, top 1% of strikers.
Beats defenders. Dribbles won 1.35 per 90, top 19%.
Presses. Tackles 0.98 per 90, 73rd percentile.
Areas for development
Middling chance quality. Non-penalty xG 0.35 per 90, 37th percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 36.3%, 23rd percentile.
Similar players
- Juan Hernández Real BetisDribbles won 81 v 77 and pass accuracy 40 v 41.
- Iván Romero LevanteRecoveries 99 v 89 and passes into the final third 60 v 66.
- Adam Hložek HoffenheimDribbles won 81 v 76 and interceptions 63 v 61.
Against 135 strikers
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of strikers with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 2 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the final third, left (11%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 8%, Middle third 43%, Final third 49%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 | 649 | 3 | 2 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 0.17 | 22 | 6 | 7.19 |
| EFL Cup | 1 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.22 | 4 | 2 | 7.66 |
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