Marcelo Costa
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Marcelo Costa 2026 season stats
As a left center back, Marcelo Costa has appeared in 16 Veikkausliiga matches this season, totalling 1,193 minutes at an average rating of 5.91. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Veikkausliiga defenders.
Player traits
Percentile vs defenders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0.20 | 97 |
| Goal involvements | 2 | 0.15 | 74 |
| Shots | 8 | 0.60 | 59 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 50.0% | n/a | 79 |
| Shot conversion | 25.0% | n/a | 95 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.50 | n/a | 85 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.08 | 57 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 0.23 | 42 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.08 | 32 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.08 | 94 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 29 |
| Key passes | 8 | 0.60 | 69 |
| Chances created | 8 | 0.60 | 64 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.08 | 54 |
Marcelo Costa has taken 8 shots with 4 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 2 goals. That is a shot roughly every 149 minutes. He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 59th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Marcelo Costa has 0 assists and 8 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 149 minutes. His creative output is below average, ranking in the 29th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 433 | 32.70 | 15 |
| Accurate passes | 316 | 23.80 | 13 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 23 | 1.74 | 23 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 1 | 0.08 | 25 |
| Backward passes | 36 | 2.72 | 10 |
| Passes (final third) | 82 | 6.19 | 55 |
Marcelo Costa has completed 316 of 433 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 15th percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 8 | 0.60 | 64 |
| Dribble attempts | 10 | 0.75 | 67 |
| Dribble success | 0.8% | n/a | 58 |
| Duels won | 75 | 5.66 | 72 |
| Aerials won | 36 | 2.72 | 72 |
| Touches | 587 | 44.30 | 8 |
| Possession lost | 145 | 10.94 | 48 |
| Dribbled past | 10 | 0.75 | 75 |
| Fouls won | 8 | 0.60 | 29 |
| Dispossessed | 4 | 0.30 | 43 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marcelo Costa completes 8 dribbles at a 80% success rate and wins 75 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 42 | 3.17 | 99 |
| Tackles won | 31 | 2.34 | 99 |
| Interceptions | 27 | 2.04 | 72 |
| Clearances | 62 | 4.68 | 82 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 44 | 3.32 | 46 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 7 | 0.53 | 92 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Marcelo Costa makes 42 tackles and 27 interceptions , adding 62 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 28 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 99th percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 21 | 1.58 | 87 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0.15 | 49 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 46 |
| Fouls per card | 10.50 | n/a | 91 |
| Foul involvements | 29 | 2.19 | 72 |
| 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 | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Marcelo Costa has committed 21 fouls and received 2 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 10.5 fouls.
Positions played
VeikkausliigaMainly left center back (12 appearances), also at right back (1) and defensive midfielder (1).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Per season, all competitionsAbout Marcelo Costa
Veikkausliiga 2026 season
This season in the Veikkausliiga, Marcelo Costa has scored 2 goals across 16 appearances (15 starts), totalling 1193 minutes. That works out to 0.2 goals and 0 assists per 90 minutes. Marcelo Costa has attempted 8 shots with 4 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Marcelo Costa has created 8 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 8 successful dribbles from 10 attempts (80% success rate). Marcelo Costa has contributed 8 key passes and 9 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Marcelo Costa has registered 42 tackles (31 won), 27 interceptions, and 62 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 316 from 433 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Marcelo Costa has won 75 of 198 total duels.
Discipline
Marcelo Costa has received 2 yellow cards this season, committing 21 fouls and winning 8.
About Marcelo Costa
Marcelo Costa is defender playing for Gnistan in the Veikkausliiga, representing Brazil. and wears the number 4 shirt.
Most recent appearance
Marcelo Costa's most recent match was away at Oulu on November 8th. Gnistan won 0-2. Marcelo Costa played 90 minutes, registering 1 key pass, 3 tackles with a match rating of 0.
Recent matches
Next fixture
Marcelo Costa and Gnistan are next in action on July 12th against Inter Turku in the Veikkausliiga. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Inter Turku vs Gnistan match preview.
Teammates at Gnistan
Marcelo Costa currently plays alongside E. Bashkirov, Max Herman Bjurstrom, M. Jurička, Sergey Eremenko, B. Dahlström, Ayo Obileye, E. Arko-Mensah, Á. Craninx, J. Ojala, Marcelo Costa, P. Gnanou, A. Atarah, O. Lyberopoulos, G. Europaeus, Danny Pérez, A. Jouhi, J. Latonen, S. Ylätupa, R. Eremenko, Ramilson Almeida, Otto Hannula, Adeleke Akinyemi, Jeff Selenge and E. Lappalainen at Gnistan.