Diogo Costa
PortoGK
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Sep 19, 1999 (26)
Right
6'2"
181 lb
Six saves in draw
Costa registered six saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Colombia.
Analysis: Costa made six saves in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Colombia, dealing confidently with seven on-target attempts and making his most important contribution in the second half when he reacted sharply to deny Jhon Cordoba from close range after the striker had gotten in behind the Portuguese backline. His shot-stopping, composure under sustained pressure and command of his area make him one of the most reliable goalkeepers remaining at the tournament, and his performances across the group stage give Portugal the defensive certainty they will need against Croatia in the round of 32.
Beaten just before halftime
Costa had one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
Analysis: Costa conceded in first-half stoppage time of Portugal's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, with Yoane Wissa rising free from a corner and heading past him to erase Portugal's early lead. He had little margin for error on a frustrating afternoon in which Portugal controlled long stretches but failed to turn that control into enough separation. Costa will need a cleaner defensive performance in front of him as Portugal look to rebound in their next group match against Uzbekistan on June 23.
Undisputed No. 1 for Portugal
Costa has been named in Portugal's World Cup squad and is expected to start every fixture as coach Roberto Martinez's undisputed first choice between the posts.
Analysis: Costa ends a standout campaign with Porto recording an 80 percent save rate, 19 clean sheets and conceding just 15 goals across 33 Liga Portugal appearances, establishing himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world. His ability to organise the defense, play out from the back and produce crucial saves in big moments makes him a complete modern goalkeeper perfectly suited to manager Martinez's system. Costa heads into the World Cup as Portugal's undisputed leader between the posts and a potential match-winner on the biggest stage this summer.
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