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Logan Costa
Centre-Back / Cape Verde
Centre-Back
25
Cape Verde
€15.0M
Profile
Key strength: Aerial dominance
Defensive anchor
Anchoring Villarreal CF's push for a Champions League berth from 4th place in La Liga, Logan Costa has emerged as a defensive cornerstone worth every cent of his €18 million valuation. The 24-year-old Cape Verdean international has quickly established himself in Marcelino's backline, contributing 1 goal in just 3 appearances while forming a formidable partnership with Renato Veiga and Juan Foyth. Costa's physicality and aerial dominance make him the modern archetype of a ball-playing centre-back—capable of shutting down attackers while initiating build-up play with composure. His 90 minutes of action this season showcase a defender hitting his stride, providing the defensive solidity that allows Villarreal's attacking talents like Georges Mikautadze (80-rated) and Tajon Buchanan to flourish. As Los Submarino Amarillo battle to maintain their top-four standing, Costa's blend of tactical maturity and physical prowess positions him as indispensable. At just 24, he's not merely protecting Villarreal's present European ambitions—he's anchoring a defensive foundation built for sustained success.