Vinicius de Souza Costa
Brazil
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Vinicius de Souza Costa 2026/2027 season stats
As a right central midfielder, Vinicius de Souza Costa has appeared in 3 2. Bundesliga matches this season, totalling 261 minutes at an average rating of 7.30. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 2. Bundesliga midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0.30 | 60 |
| Goal involvements | 1 | 0.34 | 45 |
| Shots | 3 | 1.00 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 1 | 0.30 | 40 |
| Shot accuracy | 33.0% | n/a | 40 |
| Shot conversion | 33.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Goals per SoT | 1.00 | n/a | 80 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 35 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.34 | 65 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Key passes | 3 | 1.00 | 25 |
| Chances created | 3 | 1.03 | 25 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 35 |
Vinicius de Souza Costa has taken 3 shots with 1 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 87 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Vinicius de Souza Costa has 0 assists and 3 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 87 minutes. Vinicius de Souza Costa has set up 3 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 30th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 154 | 53.10 | 75 |
| Accurate passes | 134 | 46.20 | 85 |
| Pass accuracy | 87.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Long balls won | 8 | 2.76 | 75 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 25 |
| Backward passes | 32 | 11.03 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 18 | 6.21 | 65 |
Vinicius de Souza Costa has completed 134 of 154 passes at 87% accuracy . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 75th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.34 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 0.69 | 15 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 65 |
| Duels won | 15 | 5.17 | 75 |
| Aerials won | 3 | 1.03 | 55 |
| Touches | 196 | 67.60 | 65 |
| Possession lost | 25 | 8.62 | 25 |
| Dribbled past | 1 | 0.34 | 25 |
| Fouls won | 2 | 0.69 | 45 |
| Dispossessed | 1 | 0.34 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vinicius de Souza Costa completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 15 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 9 | 3.10 | 85 |
| Tackles won | 3 | 1.03 | 45 |
| Interceptions | 0 | n/a | 5 |
| Clearances | 9 | 3.10 | 65 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 17 | 5.86 | 75 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Vinicius de Souza Costa makes 9 tackles and 0 interceptions , adding 9 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 85th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 4 | 1.38 | 75 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.69 | 95 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 40 |
| Fouls per card | 2.00 | n/a | 95 |
| Foul involvements | 6 | 2.07 | 65 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Vinicius de Souza Costa has committed 4 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 2 fouls.
Positions played
2. BundesligaMainly right central midfielder (1 appearance), also at left defensive midfielder (1) and right defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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18 yrsVinicius de Souza Costa previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bundesliga | 24 | 1,773 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 6.22 |
 DFB Pokal | 2 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6.46 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 38 | 3,051 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 121 | 7.22 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 36 | 2,679 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 125 | 6.79 |
Premier League| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 La Liga | 34 | 2,432 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 101 | 6.78 |
 Copa Del Rey | 3 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 7.21 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 32 | 2,671 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 121 | 7.35 |
About Vinicius de Souza Costa
2. Bundesliga 2026/2027 season
This season in the 2. Bundesliga, Vinicius de Souza Costa has scored 1 goal across 3 appearances (3 starts), totalling 261 minutes. That works out to 0.3 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Vinicius de Souza Costa has attempted 3 shots with 1 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Vinicius de Souza Costa has created 3 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Vinicius de Souza Costa has contributed 3 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Vinicius de Souza Costa has registered 9 tackles (3 won), 0 interceptions, and 9 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 134 from 154 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Vinicius de Souza Costa has won 15 of 22 total duels.
Discipline
Vinicius de Souza Costa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 4 fouls and winning 2.
About Vinicius de Souza Costa
Vinicius de Souza Costa is a 27-year-old midfielder playing for VfL Wolfsburg in the 2. Bundesliga, representing Brazil. Vinicius de Souza Costa is right-footed and wears the number 5 shirt. Born on 17 June 1999.
Most recent appearance
Vinicius de Souza Costa's most recent match was away at Karlsruher SC on July 3rd. VfL Wolfsburg won 2-5. Vinicius de Souza Costa played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 1 shot, 1 key pass with a match rating of 7.39.
Recent matches
- July 3rd2-5 winatKarlsruher SC(90 mins, 1 goal, 1 yellow card, rating 7.39)
- May 20th3-3 drawatAltglienicke(46 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.57)
- December 19th0-1 winatHannover 96(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7.23)
- November 10th0-0 drawvsKaiserslautern(81 mins, rating 7.28)
- April 23rd1-3 winatSt. Pauli(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 7)
Next fixture
Vinicius de Souza Costa and VfL Wolfsburg are next in action on September 1st against Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the VfL Wolfsburg vs Energie Cottbus match preview.
Teammates at VfL Wolfsburg
Vinicius de Souza Costa currently plays alongside Cleiton, Maximilian Arnold, Yannick Gerhardt, Saël Kumbedi, Pharell Hensel, Rogério, Kento Shiogai, Joakim Maehle, Timon Wellenreuther, Moritz Jenz, Elvis Rexhbecaj, Aaron Zehnter, Bence Dárdai, Vinicius de Souza Costa, Muhammed Damar, Pavao Pervan, Mathys Angély, Christian Eriksen, Aster Vranckx, Trevor Benedict, Jonas Adjetey, Fabian Reese, Fraser Hornby, Alessio Besio, Robert Glatzel, Mattias Svanberg, Jakub Zielinski, Alexander Bernhardsson, Hauke Wahl, Kilian Fischer and Bruno Katz at VfL Wolfsburg.