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Youssef Costa
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #26 Open to Offers Professional · 1st division

Youssef Costa

📍 Costa Rica · 🎂 19 yrs · 🛡️ Galatasaray (Istanbul) · 🏆 Süper Lig · 💶 €7.7M
Languages: English Arabic
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Galatasaray

Istanbul, Turkey

Süper Lig · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • SV Werder Bremen Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • Shakhtar Donetsk Ukraine · Premier League · Professional
  • Tottenham Hotspur England · Premier League · Professional

Player Bio

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

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Key attributes

Pace76
Shooting70
Passing84
Dribbling81
Defending84
Physical87

Player radar

Pace 76 Shooting 70 Passing 84 Dribbling 81 Defending 84 Physical 87

AI Profile Rating

84

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace76
Shooting70
Passing84
Dribbling81
Defending84
Physical87

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.12
Assists / 900.00
G+A3

📈 Market value trend

Now €7.7M
€2.5M 2021 €4M 2022 €5.1M 2023 €6.1M 2024 €7.7M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Galatasaray27 apps · 3 goals
  • 2023–24
    Galatasaray II21 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€7.7m ↑ €1.43m
Foot
Right
Height
186 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

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

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 23, 2026

Full report
Performance score
80
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
28% Moderate

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Defending.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 84).
  • 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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