M. Costly — season analysis
Marcel Costly (Germany), aged 30, runs the midfield for 1. FC Heidenheim (2. Bundesliga) in 2026/27, balancing ball progression with defensive work.
His ledger reads 1 goal plus 3 assists from 4 matches, 4 direct contributions in all. That comes across 367 minutes on the pitch, or 0.25 goals per 90 minutes and 0.98 goal involvements per 90. He has started 4 of those matches. Those 1 goals place him #2 in the 2. Bundesliga scoring charts on this site.
From 7 shots, 43% on target, his shot conversion is 14%. On the creative side he has produced 12 key passes while completing 80% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 8 tackles and 3 interceptions, winning 45% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 0 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 6.1 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.