Getafe CF · Spain
FOOTBALL MANAGER 26 · PLAYER COMPARISON
David Soria vs Diogo Costa
Compare broad role fit, playing style and development outlook. Exact in-game attributes are not reproduced.
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FC Porto · Portugal
Diogo Costa
Sweeper Keeper · SupportCURRENT READINESS
Immediate contribution
Diogo Costa sits in the stronger broad current-level band, while the other profile may still offer a different role or development pathway.
DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK
Long-term planning
Their development outlook is in the same qualitative band, with Diogo Costa the younger option at the FM26 launch snapshot.
QUALITATIVE COMPARISON
Profile by profile
| Category | David Soria | Diogo Costa |
|---|---|---|
| Position | GK | GK |
| FM26 launch age | 32 | 26 |
| Club | Getafe CF | FC Porto |
| Country | Spain | Portugal |
| Role profile | Progressor | Progressor |
| Playing style | Sets early, protects the central goal and adjusts distribution to the opponent’s pressure rather than forcing the same exit every time. | Sets early, protects the central goal and adjusts distribution to the opponent’s pressure rather than forcing the same exit every time. |
| Technical band | Good | Very good |
| Physical band | Very good | Very good |
| Mental band | Very good | Very good |
| Current level | Good | Very good |
| Potential | Very good | Very good |
| Suggested FM26 role | Sweeper Keeper · Support | Sweeper Keeper · Support |
| Primary system | Build from the back / controlled possession | Build from the back / controlled possession |
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David Soria
Sweeper Keeper · SupportUse as a Sweeper Keeper on support behind a medium-high line. Split the centre-backs, offer a holding midfielder centrally and maintain a wider outlet against man-oriented pressure.
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Diogo Costa
Sweeper Keeper · SupportUse as a Sweeper Keeper on support behind a medium-high line. Split the centre-backs, offer a holding midfielder centrally and maintain a wider outlet against man-oriented pressure.
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FM26 COMPARISON FAQ
Before choosing a player
Who is the better FM26 signing: David Soria or Diogo Costa?
There is no universal winner. Compare their role profile, current readiness, development outlook and fit with your tactical structure before choosing.
Does this comparison use exact Football Manager 26 attributes?
No. SquadCompass uses original qualitative bands and editorial role analysis rather than reproducing exact in-game attributes.