Profile
Ewandro Felipe de Lima Costa is a 30-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder at Omonia Nicosia in the Cypriot First Division. A São Paulo academy graduate (joined 2009) with Brazil U17 and U20 international experience. Made his senior debut in 2014. Extensive career across six countries: Brazil (Série A/Série B), Italy (Serie A), Portugal (Primeira Liga), Austria (Bundesliga), Bulgaria (First League), and Cyprus. Won the Cypriot First Division 2025-26 with Omonia. Left-footed, 1.76m, plays primarily as AM but also deployed as CM and RW. Contract until May 2028. Agent: Trust Football.
T3 Status
0/12 T3 metrics validated. No video scout assessment has been completed. All Tier 3 metrics are in LOADING status: DMA, CHR, MCS, SOA, SPI, CLM, CRS, OMS, SPR/DYN, CRK, COACH, OBI (all sub-metrics).
Action required: Complete minimum 5-match video scoring pass using the Empire_FGA_Video_Scoring_Template. Score one metric at a time across all matches. Minimum 3 separate matches must show evidence of each sub-component before it can be scored.
Recommended match register: 2025-26 Omonia league and European fixtures. Minimum 2 matches vs top-third opposition, 1 away match, 1 match where team was losing.
Empire FGA Verdict
FGA — PENDING · T3 VIDEO ASSESSMENT REQUIRED. Ewandro Costa is a 30-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder with a unique multi-league career trajectory. Tier 1 data confirms consistent goal contribution at Omonia (12 goals in 55 apps) and Cypriot league title winner. However, no FGA score can be generated without Tier 3 video scout metrics. The critical question for this profile is: why has a São Paulo academy graduate with Brazil U20 caps and Serie A experience settled at Cypriot First Division level? Tier 3 assessment will reveal whether this is a tactical/physical decline, a mental/competence plateau, or simply a career choice. Recommended: Complete full 13-metric Tier A assessment across 5 Omonia matches before any cross-league or recruitment projection.
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypriot First Division 2025-26 | 32 | 7 | — | ~2,400 | Champions · LOG ~2.1 |
| Domestic Cup | 8 | 0 | — | — | Cup run |
| European Competitions | 13 | 3 | — | — | Conference League |
| Total Omonia 2024-26 | 55 | 12 | — | — | Since July 2024 |
| Career Total (est.) | ~260 | ~44 | — | — | 11 clubs · 6 countries |
Technical / Off-Ball
Mental
Physical
Minimum 5 matches · 13 metrics · ~22 hours of analysis required.
Tier 1 — Transfermarkt · Sofascore · FBref
Tier 2 — Composite Scores
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Competition: Cypriot First Division + Cup + Conference League
Club: Omonia Nicosia (2024-26 champions)
Match Balance: PENDING ⏳
LOG 2.1 represents a mid-tier European league. For cross-league comparison, this is below Eredivisie (2.8), Primeira Liga (2.7), and Belgian Pro League (2.6). Historical peak: Serie A (LOG 3.6) and Série A (LOG 3.6). Significant LOG gap between current level and career peak.
Tier 3 · Pending Video Assessment
OBI (OBI_T · OBI_S · OBI_P) · SII (SII_A · SII_T · SII_R) · DMA · CHR · MCS · SOA · SPI · CLM · CRS · OMS · DYN · CRK · COACH
Next step: Download Empire_FGA_Video_Scoring_Template, register 5+ Omonia matches, and complete one metric pass at a time.
Cross-League Performance Projection
These projections are prohibited for client use — they are based on Tier 1 data only and lack the scout intelligence layer (character, off-ball intelligence, creative risk, mental competence) that determines whether a player actually performs at a given level. Shown here for structural preview only.
Methodology & Caveats
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA × (Current League Tier ÷ Target League Tier).
Why these are blank:
1. No base FGA exists. The Ultimate FGA Rating formula is (Tier_3 × 0.50) + (Tier_2 × 0.30) + (Tier_1 × 0.20). With Tier_3 = 0, no valid score can be produced.
2. Tier 1 alone is insufficient. At 30 years old, statistical production in the Cypriot league does not answer the critical question: why did this player drop from Serie A/Série A level?
3. Scout intelligence required. Only video assessment can reveal whether the drop is physical (SII decline), mental (MCS/CHR plateau), tactical (OBI limitations), or circumstantial (career choices).
4. Historical peak vs current level. Ewandro's career peak was Serie A (LOG 3.6) and Série A (LOG 3.6). Current Cypriot level (LOG 2.1) represents a ~1.5 LOG drop. Without Tier 3, we cannot determine if this is reversible.
Recommendation: Complete Tier 3 video assessment before generating any cross-league projections. If the assessment reveals maintained elite mental metrics (MCS 7.5+, CHR 7.5+) with physical decline (SII <6.0), the player may be a "mentor profile" for younger squads. If mental metrics have also declined, the current level is likely his ceiling.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Tier 1 Estimate)
Tactical Archetype (Provisional)
"The Brazilian journeyman playmaker" — Based on career path and nationality, the estimated archetype is a technically gifted Brazilian AM who has adapted to multiple European leagues but never fully established at top-5 level. The Santana fit (7.5) reflects Brazilian technical foundation. The low Simeone (4.5) and Mourinho (4.8) scores suggest he is not a defensive/system player. WARNING: These are Tier 1 estimates only. Video assessment may reveal a completely different current profile — especially if physical or mental decline has shifted his playing style.
Career Statistics by Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 2014-16 | Série A | 22 | 2 |
| Atlético PR (loan) | 2015-16 | Série A | 36 | 8 |
| Udinese | 2016-21 | Serie A | 6 | 0 |
| Estoril (loan) | 2017-18 | Primeira Liga | 15 | 1 |
| Austria Wien (loan) | 2018-19 | Bundesliga | 8 | 1 |
| Fluminense (loan) | 2019 | Série A | 4 | 0 |
| Sport (loan) | 2020 | Série A | 11 | 1 |
| Vitória (loan) | 2020-21 | Série B | 15 | 1 |
| CRB | 2021 | Série B | 28 | 3 |
| Náutico | 2022 | Série B | 26 | 3 |
| Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 2022-24 | First League | 42 | 6 |
| Spartak Varna (loan) | 2023-24 | First League | 15 | 5 |
| Omonia Nicosia | 2024-26 | Cypriot 1st | 55 | 12 |
Honours & Recognition
| Honour | Year | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Cypriot First Division | 2025-26 | Omonia Nicosia champion |
| Campeonato Paranaense | 2016 | Atlético Paranaense |
| Campeonato Pernambucano | 2022 | Náutico |
| Brazil U20 Cap | 2014-15 | 3 apps, 3 goals |
| Brazil U17 Cap | 2013 | 6 apps, 1 goal |
Physical Profile
Injury & Development Notes
⚠ Tier 3 Assessment Required
No scout intelligence has been collected. The following sections are structured placeholders based on Tier 1 data and career trajectory. They will be replaced with validated scout findings once video assessment is complete. Do not use this section for recruitment or client recommendations until T3_STATUS = SCOUT_VALIDATED.
✓ Positive Filters (Tier 1 Only)
- Consistent goal production at Omonia: 12 goals in 55 apps (0.22 G/A per game) — reliable attacking midfielder output
- Cypriot First Division champion 2025-26: Key member of title-winning squad
- Multi-league adaptability: Has played professionally in 6 countries — high cultural intelligence and adaptability
- Brazil U20 international: 3 goals in 3 apps — validated youth potential
- São Paulo academy graduate: Elite Brazilian youth development foundation
- Serie A experience: Udinese (2016-17) — has competed at top-5 level
- Contract stability: Until May 2028 — club has long-term confidence
- No major injury history: 12-year career with consistent availability
- Left-footed playmaker: Technical advantage, unpredictable angles
⚠ Caution Signals (Tier 1 Only)
- Career trajectory downward: From São Paulo/Serie A (LOG 3.6) to Cypriot First Division (LOG 2.1) over 8 years
- Limited Serie A impact: Only 5 apps for Udinese — failed to establish at top-5 level
- Multiple loans = instability: 5 loans in 5 years at Udinese — suggests clubs did not see long-term value
- Market value decline: From multi-million potential to €900K at age 30
- Age 30: Limited resale value for most clubs; likely a short-term or mentor signing
- Physical profile unknown: 1.76m / ~67kg — slight frame may limit physical duels at higher levels
✗ Critical Gaps (All Pending Video)
- All 12 Tier 3 metrics unscored: OBI, SII, DMA, SPI, CHR, MCS, SOA, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH
- Off-ball intelligence unknown: Does he create space for teammates or only receive in good positions?
- Sprint intensity unknown: Has physical decline affected his acceleration and recovery sprints?
- Mental competence unknown: Why did he not establish at higher levels — tactical, mental, or circumstantial?
- Character unknown: 5 loans may indicate adaptability or may indicate coachability/character concerns
- Coachability unknown: At 30, is he a mentor figure or a resistant veteran?
- Clutch response unknown: Title-winning season — did he perform in decisive moments?
- Transition play unknown: Omschakeling and recovery sprints critical for modern AM role
◆ Empire FGA Verdict
FGA — PENDING · T3 VIDEO ASSESSMENT REQUIRED · MULTI-LEAGUE VETERAN · CAREER TRAJECTORY ANALYSIS NEEDED. Ewandro Costa is a 30-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder with one of the most geographically diverse careers in the database. His Cypriot First Division title and consistent goal production at Omonia confirm he remains a productive player at LOG 2.1 level. However, the critical question for any scout or club is: why did a São Paulo academy graduate with Brazil U20 caps and Serie A experience settle at this level?
Three possible Tier 3 outcomes:
1. Mentor Profile (FGA ~6.5): High CHR, high COACH, moderate physicals — valuable for youth-heavy squads in lower leagues
2. Underperformer Profile (FGA ~5.5): Low MCS, low CLM, declining SII — physical/mental decline explains trajectory
3. Hidden Gem Profile (FGA ~7.0+): High SPI, high DMA, maintained SII — circumstances, not ability, drove career path; could step up to Primeira Liga/Eredivisie
No recruitment recommendation can be made until Tier 3 is complete. The 50/30/20 weighting means scout intelligence (50%) is the dominant factor — and there is none yet.
Video Scoring Instructions
Step 2: Register 5 matches in the MATCH_REGISTER tab. Ensure balance check passes (≥2 top-third, ≥1 away, ≥1 losing).
Step 3: Choose ONE metric to score across all 5 matches. Do not skip between metrics in the same session.
Step 4: Log every qualifying event with timestamp (MM:SS), description, and quality score 1–10.
Step 5: Repeat for each metric pass. OBI (3 sub-metrics) + SII (3 sub-metrics) = ~22 hours total.
Step 6: Transfer confirmed sub-component scores to Tier 3 — Scout Metrics tab. Mark any sub-metric with <3 events as VIDEO_PENDING.
Minimum sample rule: 3 separate matches must show evidence of EACH sub-component before it can be scored. If a sub-component has fewer than 3 qualifying events across 5 matches → mark as VIDEO_PENDING and schedule 1–2 additional matches.
Halo effect rule: Never adjust a score because of the player's reputation or career history. A poor decision is a poor decision for a Brazil U20 graduate or a Cypriot fourth-division midfielder. The timestamp is your evidence. The rubric is your standard. Nothing else.