Diego da Silva Costa Rank
About Diego da Silva Costa
He is a Brazilian football player who is noted for playing for the Spanish club, Athletico Madrid, where he has been heavily utilized in the striker position. Diego Costa has also featured on a number of occasions for the Spanish national team.
He stared off his playing career in Brazil and soon joined the Portuguese football club, Braga at age 17. He stayed on loan with Penafiel and did not have the privilege to play for the aforementioned club. The following year, he landed a contract with Atletico Madrid.
Some of the clubs in which he has played for include; Celta (2007 - 2008), Valladolid (2009 - 2010), Rayo Vallecano (2012), and Chelsea (2014 – 2017).
Family Life
His father is José Jesus while his mother is Josileide Costa. His siblings are known as Jair and Talita Costa. He is noted to have been romantically involved with Michele Zuanne. His is known to have a daughter named Isadora Costa.
Achievements
He was named "La Liga Player of the Month" in September of 2013.
Costa received the "Zarra Trophy" in 2013 - 2014.
He was awarded "Premier League Player of the Month" in August of 2014 and November of 2016.
He won the "Football League Cup" with Chelsea in 2014 - 2015.
Costa lifted the "UEFA Europa League" with Atletico Madrid in 2017 – 2018 football season.
Trivia
His nickname, "The Governor" was inspired by his belief of being stronger than any player.
He scored the fastest goal in UEFA Super Cup in 2018 (49 seconds – which was against Real Madrid).
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F.A.Q. about Diego da Silva Costa
When is his birthday?
Diego da Silva Costa's birthday is on October 7, 1988.
In how many days is his birthday?
Diego's birthday is in 263 days
How old is he?
He is 36 years old.
Where is Diego from?
He was born in Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil.