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Vinicius Souza

Midfielder #5
Age 26 years
Nationality Brazil
Market Value €8M

Career

No transfer history

Vinicius Souza is Wolfsburg’s Bronze Wall. The 27-year-old Brazilian arrived in the Bundesliga with a decorated resume featuring eleven career trophies, including the Copa Libertadores, providing immediate veteran presence to the club's defensive structure.

Operating as a verified ENFORCER, Souza has logged 923 minutes across 14 appearances this season. His profile is anchored by a standout Defense dimension of 87, reflecting a player who prioritizes protection over flair. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell, his 2.6 tackles per 90 minutes prove his value as a premier physical disruptor. This hybrid identity combines the stoic reliability of a Wall with the Intensity required to dominate the central areas of the pitch.

Valued at €15M with a stable market trend, Souza represents a core asset for the club's tactical foundation. In high-Stakes matches, his ability to break up play and maintain the team's Balance is essential for securing results against the league's top offenses.

Player Rating

Vinicius de Souza Costa
30
Rating
64
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 8
🎯 Clutch 26
🎨 Style 60
📊 Ability 31
💰 Fair Value
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Midfielder

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.

Vinicius de Souza Costa is a above average ENFORCER for VfL Wolfsburg. Evidence: 2.6 Tackles/90.

Player DNA

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

A developing player working on their overall game.

Vinicius de Souza Costa Traits

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

vs Midfielders

Height 80%
Weight 81%
Experience 52%

vs Bundesliga

Height 59%
Weight 60%
Experience 54%

Traits

DECORATED CHAMPION

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 22 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 11 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 87 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 73 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 6 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 22
Shooting 11
Defense 87
Workrate 73
Passing 6
Key Strength 87 Defense
Area to Watch 6 Passing

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Vinicius de Souza Costa this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 25, 2026 SC Paderborn 07 2-1 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 120' 7.7 - 0 62 Home Deluxe Arena
May 16, 2026 FC St. Pauli 1-3 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 94' 6.2 - - 86 Millerntor-Stadion
May 09, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Bayern München Bundesliga 74' 7.2 - - 50 Volkswagen Arena
May 03, 2026 SC Freiburg 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 72' 6.6 - - 45 Europa-Park-Stadion
Apr 25, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 0-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga 89' 6.6 - - 44 Volkswagen Arena
Apr 18, 2026 Union Berlin 1-2 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 94' 7.2 0 0 59 Stadion An der Alten Försterei
Apr 11, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga 95' 6.5 0 0 57 Volkswagen Arena
Apr 04, 2026 Bayer Leverkusen 6-3 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 95' 6.6 0 0 93 BayArena
Mar 21, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 0-1 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 79' 7.2 0 0 37 Volkswagen Arena
Mar 14, 2026 1899 Hoffenheim 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 96' 6.9 0 0 54 PreZero Arena
Mar 07, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Hamburger SV Bundesliga 96' 7.2 0 0 71 Volkswagen Arena
Mar 01, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 4-0 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 47 MHPArena
Feb 21, 2026 VfL Wolfsburg 2-3 FC Augsburg Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 97 Volkswagen Arena
Feb 15, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 0' - 0 0 82 Red Bull Arena
Jan 30, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-0 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 45' 6.7 0 0 23 RheinEnergieStadion

Player Market Value

Track Vinicius de Souza Costa's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €8.0M
Peak Value €15.0M (Q2'25)
€15.0M €7.5M €0
Q4'20 Q1'21 Q4'21 Q1'22 Q2'22 Q2'22 Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25 Q1'26