Mainz 05- Games
- 10
- 6 starts
- Minutes
- 583
- 58 a game
- Goals
- 1
- 0.6 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 1.3 xA
Player profile
583 min · vs 275 centre-backs · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Attacking centre-back
Da Costa plays like a full-back from centre-back for Mainz: he sets up quality chances like almost no other centre-back, gets into the box and shoots, with a Bundesliga goal, and he tackles well. His passing is loose and he wins few headers for the position. From 583 minutes.
Key strengths
Quality chances created. xA 0.20 per 90, top 1% of centre-backs, with key passes 0.62 (top 11%).
Box presence. Touches in the box 1.85 per 90 (top 9%) and shots 1.08 (top 14%).
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.46 per 90, top 16%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.16 per 90, top 19%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 81.9%, 11th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 1.39 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Nico Schlotterbeck Borussia DortmundExpected assists 99 v 97 and chances created 88 v 89.
- Nicolás Capaldo Hamburger SVGoals 86 v 85 and chances created 88 v 86.
- James Justin Leeds UnitedExpected assists 99 v 95 and key passes 89 v 91.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Quality chances created. xA 0.20 per 90, top 1% of centre-backs, with key passes 0.62 (top 11%).
Box presence. Touches in the box 1.85 per 90 (top 9%) and shots 1.08 (top 14%).
Carries the ball. Dribbles won 0.46 per 90, top 16%.
Tackles. Tackles 2.16 per 90, top 19%.
Areas for development
Loose passing. Pass accuracy 81.9%, 11th percentile.
Weak in the air. Aerials won 1.39 per 90, 25th percentile.
Similar players
- Nico Schlotterbeck Borussia DortmundExpected assists 99 v 97 and chances created 88 v 89.
- Nicolás Capaldo Hamburger SVGoals 86 v 85 and chances created 88 v 86.
- James Justin Leeds UnitedExpected assists 99 v 95 and key passes 89 v 91.
Against 279 centre-backs
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of centre-backs 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 10 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, right (22%), average spot right wing, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 24%, Middle third 50%, Final third 26%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 | 437 | 1 | 0 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.63 | 6 | 4 | 6.78 |
| DFB-Pokal | 2 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.65 | 1 | 0 | 7.11 |
10 games
