Diego Costa (footballer, born 1999) explained

Diego Costa
Fullname:Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa
Birth Date:1999 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Campo Grande, Brazil
Height:1.84 m
Currentclub:Krasnodar
Clubnumber:4
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:2014
Youthclubs1:Grêmio Prudente
Youthyears2:2015–2019
Youthclubs2:São Paulo
Years1:2019–2024
Clubs1:São Paulo
Caps1:107
Goals1:3
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Krasnodar
Caps2:5
Goals2:0
Club-Update:18 August 2024

Diego Henrique Costa Barbosa (born 21 July 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Russian Premier League club Krasnodar.

Professional career

Costa is a product of the youth academy of Grêmio Desportivo Prudente, before moving to São Paulo in 2015. He made his professional debut with São Paulo in a 2-1 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A win over CSA on 8 December 2019.[1] In 2022, he had a strong season with the club and was named captain.[1] He was instrumental in their winning campaign for the 2023 Copa do Brasil.[2]

On 17 July 2024, Diego Costa signed a five-year contract with Krasnodar in Russia.[3]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState LeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
São Paulo2019Série A1000000000
2020191204051302
2021120301040200
20222111209170492
2023230006020310
2024140101203011301
Total902271221211101615
Krasnodar2024–25Russian Premier League401050
Career total942271231211101665

Honours

São Paulo

2019

2021

2023

2024

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: São Paulo supera expulsão, segura CSA e vence com time "made in Cotia". www.uol.com.br.
  2. Web site: Diego Costa, de MS, é campeão da Copa do Brasil com o São Paulo "meu sonho de criança realizado". September 25, 2023. ge.
  3. Web site: FC Krasnodar. ДИЕГО КОСТА СТАЛ ИГРОКОМ "КРАСНОДАРА". 17 July 2024. ru.