Dinis Almeida

Defender #4
Age 30 years
Nationality Portugal
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Dinis Almeida is Ludogorets's Bronze-tier Wall. Now 31 and bringing a wealth of experience from spells in Belgium, Greece, and Portugal, the veteran centre-back is finding an impressive rhythm. He operates with a hybrid profile, blending resolute defensive actions with a surprising capacity to initiate attacks from deep.

The underlying match data confirms his status as a relentless defensive anchor. With 808 minutes clocked across 10 appearances, Almeida is on a serious hot streak and playing with supreme confidence. Earning the silver SHIELD badge, he consistently puts his body on the line, acting as an elite shot-blocker when the pressure mounts. His exceptional Defense rating tells the story of a player who reads the match perfectly, preferring to step out and intercept before the danger fully develops. The addition of an assist in his last five outings highlights that hybrid wall and creator identity, proving he can seamlessly transition from a deep defensive stance into launching swift progressive possessions.

Despite hitting exceptional form on the pitch, his market valuation stands at €1M and is showing a downward trend. For his club, this makes him an invaluable asset—a seasoned defender delivering high-level performances without the premium price tag.

Player Rating

Dinis da Costa Lima Almeida
88
Rating
100
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 77
🎯 Clutch 47
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 61
💰 Opportunity
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Dinis da Costa Lima Almeida is a above average SHIELD for Ludogorets. Evidence: 1.2 Blocks/90.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Defense (78/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.

Dinis da Costa Lima Almeida Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 81%
Weight 22%
Experience 80%

vs UEFA Europa League

Height 82%
Weight 29%
Experience 80%

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 46 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 15 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 78 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 55 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 42 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 46
Shooting 15
Defense 78
Workrate 55
Passing 42
Key Strength 78 Defense
Area to Watch 15 Shooting

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Dinis da Costa Lima Almeida this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Feb 19, 2026 Ludogorets 2-1 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Europa League 90' 7.5 0 0 64 Huvepharma Arena
Jan 29, 2026 Ludogorets 1-0 Nice UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 25 Huvepharma Arena
Jan 22, 2026 Rangers 1-0 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 90' 7.7 0 0 29 Ibrox Stadium
Dec 11, 2025 Ludogorets 3-3 PAOK UEFA Europa League 90' 7.9 0 1 92 Huvepharma Arena
Nov 27, 2025 Ludogorets 3-2 Celta Vigo UEFA Europa League 90' 7.2 0 0 81 Huvepharma Arena
Nov 06, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3-1 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 90' 6.2 0 0 64 Groupama Arena
Oct 23, 2025 BSC Young Boys 3-2 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 90' 6.0 0 0 88 Stadion Wankdorf
Oct 02, 2025 Ludogorets 0-2 Real Betis UEFA Europa League 90' 7.0 0 0 23 Huvepharma Arena
Sep 24, 2025 Malmo FF 1-2 Ludogorets UEFA Europa League 88' 6.7 0 0 65 Eleda Stadion
Aug 12, 2025 Ferencvarosi TC 3-0 Ludogorets UEFA Champions League 0' - 0 0 48 Groupama Arena
Aug 06, 2025 Ludogorets 0-0 Ferencvarosi TC UEFA Champions League 90' 7.3 0 0 24 Huvepharma Arena

Player Market Value

Track Dinis da Costa Lima Almeida's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €1.0M
Peak Value €1.2M (Q1'22)
€1.2M €600K €0
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