João Pedro Loureiro da Costa
- £4.5m
- Price
- 3
- Total pts
- 0.8
- Form
- 0.0%
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João Pedro Loureiro da Costa costs £4.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a defender for Brighton, and the Onside model projects 4+ points across Costinha's next 6 fixtures. Next fixture GW5: vs ARS — projected 0.8 xP.
Is Costinha worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Costinha scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 0 clean sheets for Brighton in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Costinha has accumulated 3 total FPL points this season. Over the last 4 gameweeks, Costinha has averaged 0.8 points per game (form: 0.8). GW5: vs ARS (difficulty 4/5, 0.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 4.5 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 50.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 55% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Costinha a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 5.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 76%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | COV (A) | 6' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | LEE (H) | 12' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 2 | CHE (A) | 10' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 1 | AVL (H) | 26' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Costinha projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Costinha actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1 | 26 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 0 | 10 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1 | 12 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1 | 6 | under 60 mins — not graded |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals640.12
- Expected assists660.16
- Expected GI610.28
Defence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes1754
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total3816
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6518
- Creativity5417
- Influence2315
- ICT index315.0
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Costinha start in Gameweek 5?
Onside gives Costinha a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 5, from 4 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Costinha worth captaining in GW5?
According to Onside's AI engine, Costinha is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW5 with 0.8 projected points. 0.8 xP next gameweek — outside the top 55% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Costinha scored this season in FPL?
Costinha has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Brighton in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 3 points.
Is Costinha fit to play?
Costinha is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Costinha take set pieces for Brighton?
Costinha is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Brighton in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Costinha cost in FPL?
Costinha currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 3 total points this season, that is 0.7 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Costinha's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 4.5 points for Costinha across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.8 points in GW5 vs ARS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Costinha worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 4+ points for Costinha over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Costinha's FPL fixture run look like?
Costinha has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 4.5 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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