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Karim Costa
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #28 Under Contract Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Karim Costa

📍 Algeria · 🎂 16 yrs · 🛡️ USM Alger (Algiers) · 🏆 Ligue 1 · 💶 €5.1M
Languages: Arabic English French
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

USM Alger

Algiers, Algeria

Ligue 1 · Semi-Pro · 2nd division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • FC Bayern München Germany · Bundesliga · Elite
  • Borussia Dortmund Germany · Bundesliga · Elite
  • PSV Eindhoven Netherlands · Eredivisie · Professional

Player Bio

Karim Costa is a right-footed defensive midfielder at USM Alger (Algiers). Speaks Arabic, English, French. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace68
Shooting62
Passing76
Dribbling73
Defending76
Physical79

Player radar

Pace 68 Shooting 62 Passing 76 Dribbling 73 Defending 76 Physical 79

AI Profile Rating

76

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace68
Shooting62
Passing76
Dribbling73
Defending76
Physical79

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.03
Assists / 900.10
G+A4

📈 Market value trend

Now €5.1M
€1.7M 2021 €2.5M 2022 €3.3M 2023 €4.4M 2024 €5.1M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    USM Alger31 apps · 1 goals
  • 2023–24
    USM Alger II25 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€5.1m ↑ €859k
Foot
Right
Height
179 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Sep 2025 USM Alger II → USM Alger Free
Aug 2024 Youth academy → USM Alger II €2.04m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Nov 3, 2026

Performance score
74
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
28% Moderate

Key insights

  • Development areas: Pace, Shooting.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 76).
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Moderate risk — standard monitoring recommended.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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