Samú Costa

Samú Costa is a combative, no-frills defensive midfielder who has quietly built a solid career in Spain, becoming a consistent performer for Mallorca in La Liga after earlier spells at Almería and Braga. His game is built on winning duels, breaking up play, and keeping things simple — he is not a creator but a protector, the kind of midfielder who allows more technical players around him to express themselves. His Portugal call-ups reflect a recognition that the squad needs genuine defensive midfield cover. At 25, he is still developing, and consistent La Liga football has sharpened his reading of the game.