Diego Costa (Chelsea B 16-17) - eFootball 2026
Player Overview
Diego Costa is a 87 overall rated CF in eFootball 2026, currently playing for Chelsea B in the English League. Spain, age 28.
Diego Costa can gain up to 17 overall points (+20%) through level progression, giving it substantial growth headroom, one of the wider base-to-max gaps in the database. Playing style: Fox in the Box.
Positions: CF, SS.
Diego Costa adds one secondary position (SS) alongside CF, giving it modest positional flexibility.
Diego Costa Stats
Diego Costa's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 85. Stats below are grouped into Attacking, Physical, Defending and Characteristics categories, matching eFootball 2026's own stat breakdown.
Attacking
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 79 |
| Ball Control | 75 |
| Dribbling | 76 |
| Tight Possession | 77 |
| Low Pass | 65 |
| Lofted Pass | 63 |
| Finishing | 79 |
| Heading | 78 |
| Place Kicking | 65 |
| Curl | 70 |
Physical
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | 79 |
| Acceleration | 75 |
| Kicking Power | 82 |
| Jump | 79 |
| Physical Contact | 85 |
| Balance | 70 |
| Stamina | 75 |
Defending
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 49 |
| Tackling | 51 |
| Defensive Engagement | 51 |
| Aggression | 50 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 |
| Form | 1 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 |
Diego Costa Stats at Max Level
Diego Costa's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 79 at base rising to 91 at max level (+12). These are the same per-stat values eFootball 2026 shows once this card is fully trained, and match EFScout's own Max view: no optimizer or hypothetical build involved, just the game's own max-level data.
Attacking
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Awareness | 79 | 91 | +12 |
| Ball Control | 75 | 79 | +4 |
| Dribbling | 76 | 80 | +4 |
| Tight Possession | 77 | 81 | +4 |
| Low Pass | 65 | 65 | +0 |
| Lofted Pass | 63 | 63 | +0 |
| Finishing | 79 | 89 | +10 |
| Heading | 78 | 82 | +4 |
| Place Kicking | 65 | 75 | +10 |
| Curl | 70 | 80 | +10 |
Physical
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed | 79 | 87 | +8 |
| Acceleration | 75 | 87 | +12 |
| Kicking Power | 82 | 90 | +8 |
| Jump | 79 | 83 | +4 |
| Physical Contact | 85 | 89 | +4 |
| Balance | 70 | 82 | +12 |
| Stamina | 75 | 83 | +8 |
Defending
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive Awareness | 49 | 49 | +0 |
| Tackling | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Defensive Engagement | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Aggression | 50 | 50 | +0 |
Characteristics
| Stat | Current | At Max Level | Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weak Foot Usage | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Weak Foot Accuracy | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Form | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Injury Resistance | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Position Ratings at Max Level
CF remains Diego Costa's best-rated position at max level (104); the next-best alternative is SS (100). The ratings below show how Diego Costa would rate at each of the game's 13 positions once fully trained, not its current-level rating, so they can be higher than the 87 OVR shown at the top of this page.
| Position | Full Name | Max-Level Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Goalkeeper | 51 |
| CB | Center Back | 81 |
| LB | Left Back | 89 |
| RB | Right Back | 89 |
| DMF | Defensive Midfielder | 81 |
| CMF | Central Midfielder | 87 |
| LMF | Left Midfielder | 93 |
| RMF | Right Midfielder | 93 |
| AMF | Attacking Midfielder | 94 |
| LWF | Left Wing Forward | 98 |
| RWF | Right Wing Forward | 98 |
| SS (secondary) | Second Striker | 100 |
| CF (registered) | Centre Forward | 104 |
Highlight Skills
Diego Costa has 2 highlight skills: Phenomenal Finishing, Bullet Header. Highlight skills are rare abilities that set elite players apart.
Skills (8)
Long-Range Curler, One-touch Pass, Outside Curler, First-time Shot, Heading, Heel Trick, Fighting Spirit, Aerial Superiority.
2 of Diego Costa's 10 skills (20%) are rare Highlight Skills.
Booster
Equipped with the Striker's Instinct +4 booster, providing +4 Offensive Awareness, +4 Ball Control, +4 Finishing, +4 Acceleration.
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Diego Costa (Epic) is a 87 OVR CF from Spain, playing for Chelsea B in English League. Max overall: 104. Playing style: Fox in the Box. Secondary positions: SS. Highlight skills: Phenomenal Finishing, Bullet Header. Skills: Long-Range Curler, One-touch Pass, Outside Curler, and 5 more. Booster: Striker's Instinct +4 (+4 Offensive Awareness, +4 Ball Control, +4 Finishing, +4 Acceleration).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diego Costa's max level overall rating in eFootball 2026?
Diego Costa reaches 104 overall at max level as CF, up from 87 at base level. Diego Costa's biggest gain at max level is Offensive Awareness: 79 at base rising to 91 at max level (+12).
What is Diego Costa's best position at max level?
CF remains Diego Costa's best-rated position at max level (104); the next-best alternative is SS (100).
What is Diego Costa's best current stat in eFootball 2026?
Diego Costa's standout current stat is Physical Contact at 85. This is the card's current-level value; see the stats table above for the same stat's value at max level.