David Pereira da Costa
ratings updated 20 Aug 2026
Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Portland Timbers.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Major League Soccer | 12 | 1 | 5 | 1010 | 6.85 |
Scout report
David Pereira da Costa is a 25-year-old attacking midfielder at Portland Timbers, rated 46.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 96th of 436 on scout potential in the Major League Soccer. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (94.4% of available minutes). He brings 0.53 goal contributions per 90 (0.18 goals, 0.35 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Costa.
Judged on this season alone, Costa graded 44 — a workmanlike campaign that ranks 20th of 39 of the 39 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer, on 3 goals and 6 assists in 18 appearances (0.53 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 33 → 44). Across the 7 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 47, top 34% of the 39 attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer. At 25 Costa is in his prime years, and a market index of 13.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Costa is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Portland Timbers finished 9th of 15 · a mid-table side
3 goals in 18 appearances (0.17 per game) — light end product the role wants to see climb. He also laid on 6 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 9 goal contributions (0.5 per appearance).
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 94.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.53 goal contributions per 90 (0.18 goals, 0.35 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.24 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
Outlook
With a Rating of 46.6, Costa carries the 13th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer (top 34%). In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.53 goal contributions per 90). Approaching peak years; value is still building (price multiplier 2×) with the best seasons likely ahead.
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among attacking midfielders in the Major League Soccer with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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