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Sadio Costa
CAM · Attacking Midfielder #24 Open to Offers Regional · Developing

Sadio Costa

📍 Nigeria · 🎂 20 yrs · 🛡️ Kano Pillars FC (Kano) · 🏆 NPFL · 💶 €7.7M
Languages: English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Kano Pillars FC

Kano, Nigeria

NPFL · Regional · Developing

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • AS Roma Italy · Serie A · Professional
  • Dinamo Zagreb Croatia · HNL · Semi-Pro
  • VfL Bochum Germany · 2. Bundesliga · Semi-Pro

Player Bio

Sadio Costa is a right-footed attacking midfielder at Kano Pillars FC (Kano). Speaks English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace80
Shooting82
Passing88
Dribbling89
Defending64
Physical79

Player radar

Pace 80 Shooting 82 Passing 88 Dribbling 89 Defending 64 Physical 79

AI Profile Rating

84

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace80
Shooting82
Passing88
Dribbling89
Defending64
Physical79

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.67
Assists / 901.03
G+A28

📈 Market value trend

Now €7.7M
€2.8M 2021 €3.6M 2022 €5M 2023 €6.2M 2024 €7.7M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Kano Pillars FC27 apps · 11 goals
  • 2023–24
    Kano Pillars FC II21 apps · 8 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€7.7m ↑ €1.3m
Foot
Right
Height
172 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Kano Pillars FC II → Kano Pillars FC Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Kano Pillars FC II €3.08m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 24, 2026

Full report
Performance score
87
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
23% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Dribbling.
  • Development areas: Defending.
  • Strong fit for Attacking Midfielder role (fit score 86).
  • Performance metrics exceed Attacking Midfielder average by 5 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.

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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