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Diego Costa
Diego da Silva Costa is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born in Brazil, he played for the Spain national team.
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sports · Footballer (born 1988) · association football player · also Diego Costa, Diego da Silva Costa, Costa
Born 7 October 1988 · Q459707
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2026· 4 entries
Mundo Deportivo: Cuando Diego Costa se plantó ante el Chelsea para volver al Atlético
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2025· 1 entry
MARCA: Jaume Costa se siente en deuda consigo mismo y con el Albacete
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2024· 2 entries
Won: Campeonato Gaúcho with Grêmio (2024).
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Won award: Campeonato Gaúcho top scorer (2024).
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2023· 1 entry
Played for Botafogo F.R. (2023–2024) — 12 appearances, 3 goals.
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2022· 3 entries
The Guardian: Wolves poised to sign Diego Costa after winning work permit appeal
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The Guardian: Diego Costa due for Wolves medical after Sasa Kalajdzic’s ACL injury
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Played for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (2022–2023) — 23 appearances, 1 goals.
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2021· 5 entries
Won: Copa do Brasil with Atlético Mineiro (2021).
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Won: La Liga with Atlético Madrid (2020–21).
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Won: Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with Atlético Mineiro (2021).
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Played for Clube Atlético Mineiro (2021–2021) — 15 appearances, 4 goals.
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And was top scorer as Grêmio won the Campeonato Gaúcho in 2024
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2020· 1 entry
The Guardian: Diego Costa cancels Atlético Madrid contract and leaves six months early
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2019· 1 entry
The Guardian: Atlético Madrid’s Diego Costa handed eight-match ban for insulting referee
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2018· 8 entries
Won: UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid (2018).
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Won: UEFA Europa League with Atlético Madrid (2017–18).
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Won award: Fastest goal in the UEFA Super Cup (2018).
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The Guardian: Simeone weighs up unleashing Diego Costa against Arsenal in first leg
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The Guardian: Shoots, scores, leaves: Diego Costa sent off on La Liga return for Atlético Madrid
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The Guardian: Diego Costa back in the old routine with a debut goal for Atlético Madrid
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Following a rift with head coach Antonio Conte, Costa returned to Atlético Madrid in a club record transfer worth an initial €56 million, he won a UEFA Europa League title and another UEFA Super Cup as well as a second L
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Simeone lauded Costa for the "enthusiasm" and "aggression" he brings to Atlético Madrid, as well as his "speed, decisiveness, and physical strength
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2017· 13 entries
The Guardian: Chelsea’s Antonio Conte set for uneasy tunnel reunion with Diego Costa
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The Guardian: Antonio Conte backs Chelsea’s ‘polite’ Álvaro Morata to fill Diego Costa’s shoes
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The Guardian: There is irony in Diego Costa’s deal with Atlético but Chelsea saw the best of him | Dominic Fifield
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The Guardian: Chelsea confirm agreement to sell Diego Costa to Atlético Madrid for £57m
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The Guardian: Football transfer rumours: Atlético make final £57m bid for Chelsea's Diego Costa?
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The Guardian: Diego Costa may return to Chelsea in bid to ease Atlético Madrid transfer deal
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The Guardian: Champions League squads: Chelsea’s Costa left out but United include Ibrahimovic
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The Guardian: Ronald Koeman says Chelsea’s Diego Costa would be ‘welcome’ at Everton
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The Guardian: Antonio Conte laughs off Diego Costa comments and says 'he is the past' – video
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Won the English Premier League with Chelsea (2016-2017).
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Runner-up: FA Cup with Chelsea (2016–17).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2016–17).
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2017–2020) — 61 appearances, 12 goals.
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2016· 1 entry
Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (November 2016).
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2015· 5 entries
Won the English Premier League with Chelsea (2014-2015).
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Won the English Football League Cup with Chelsea (2014-2015).
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Won: Premier League with Chelsea (2014–15).
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Won: Football League Cup with Chelsea (2014–15).
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Won award: PFA Team of the Year (2014–15).
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2014· 12 entries
Won the Spanish La Liga with Ath Madrid (2013-2014).
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Won award: Premier League Player of the Month (August 2014).
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Won: La Liga with Atlético Madrid (2013–14).
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Won award: La Liga Team of the Season (2013–14).
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Won award: UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2013–14).
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Won award: Trofeo EFE (2013–14).
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Runner-up: UEFA Champions League with Atlético Madrid (2013–14).
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Won award: Zarra Trophy (2013–14).
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His club teammate Diego Godín described Costa as the team's "heartbeat", commenting that he "gives us everything," also adding: "Sometimes things aren't going well and he is able to open up the game with his strength and
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Was signed by Premier League club Chelsea in a deal worth €35 million (£32 million)
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Played for Spain men's national football team (2014–2018) — 24 appearances, 10 goals.
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Played for Chelsea F.C. (2014–2017) — 89 appearances, 52 goals.
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2013· 6 entries
Won the Spanish Copa del Rey with Ath Madrid (2012-2013).
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Won award: La Liga Player of the Month (September 2013).
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Won: Copa del Rey with Atlético Madrid (2012–13).
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Before declaring his desire to represent Spain, having been granted Spanish citizenship in September that year
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Played for Brazil men's national football team (2013–2013) — 2 appearances, 0 goals.
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The attack was restructured around Costa by manager Diego Simeone
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2012· 2 entries
Won: UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid (2012).
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Played for Rayo Vallecano (2012–2012) — 16 appearances, 10 goals.
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2011· 1 entry
Costa returned to Atlético with a greater role
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2010· 2 entries
Won: UEFA Super Cup with Atlético Madrid (2010).
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2010–2014) — 94 appearances, 43 goals.
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2009· 2 entries
Played for Real Valladolid (2009–2010) — 36 appearances, 9 goals.
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Where he spent one season, finishing as their top goalscorer, before returning to Atlético Madrid
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2008· 1 entry
Played for Albacete Balompié (2008–2009) — 35 appearances, 9 goals.
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2007· 6 entries
Joined Braga in 2007.
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Joined Celta Vigo in 2007.
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Joined Ath Madrid in 2007.
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Played for RC Celta de Vigo (2007–2008) — 30 appearances, 6 goals.
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Played for S.C. Braga (2007–2007) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for Atlético Madrid (2007–2009) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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2006· 4 entries
Joined Braga in 2006.
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Joined Penafiel in 2006.
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Played for F.C. Penafiel (2006–2006) — 13 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for S.C. Braga (2006–2006) — 2 appearances, 1 goals.
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1988· 1 entry
Born 1988-10-07.
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