Diego Costa

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Diego Costa
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0Full Name Diego da Silva Costa
0Date of Birth 7 October 1988
0Place of Birth Lagarto, Brazil
0Position Striker
0Chelsea career 2014 - 2017
0Debut 18 August 2014
0Games (goals) 120 (59)
0Other clubs Braga
Penafiel (loan)
Atlético Madrid
Celta Vigo (loan)
Albacete (loan)
Valladolid
Rayo Vallecano (loan)

Diego da Silva Costa (born 7 October 1988 in Lagarto, Brazil) is a Brazilian-born, Spanish international striker who played for Chelsea from 2014 until 2017.

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Before Chelsea

Diego Costa began his European career with loan spells after leaving Brazil, including stints at Braga, Celta Vigo, and Albacete, before making his mark with Real Valladolid in La Liga. His breakthrough came at Atlético Madrid, where he became a prolific scorer, winning La Liga and reaching the Champions League final.

Chelsea career

2014–15 Season

Costa joined Chelsea in July 2014 for around £32 million. He made an explosive start—scoring on his competitive debut against Burnley and delivering a league hat-trick in just his fourth match. He finished the season with 20 Premier League goals, earning Player of the Month in August and leading Chelsea to the first Premier League title since 2010.

2015–16 Season

Despite injury setbacks, Costa remained potent, netting 12 Premier League goals and adding a Champions League goal. His aggressive style and physical presence continued to make him a key figure under new management.

2016–17 Season

Costa enjoyed his most prolific campaign—20 league goals before a fallout with manager Antonio Conte led to his exclusion. He still played a vital role in Chelsea’s second Premier League title in three years, scoring his 52nd goal on his 100th appearance.

A protracted transfer saga resulted in Costa's return to Atlético Madrid in early 2018, ending his Chelsea tenure—which included 89 league appearances, 52 goals, and 16 assists.

International

Costa played twice for Brazil in friendly matches in 2013, but was granted Spanish citizenship in September of the same year and thereafter chose to represent his adopted country. He made his debut for Spain in March 2014, and was selected in the squad for that summer's FIFA World Cup squad. He and Spain suffered a disappointing tournament, making a shock exit at the group stage.

Statistics

See also: List of Diego Costa goals
Season Prem FA Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2014-15 26 20 1 0 3 1 7 0 0 0 37 21
2015-16 28 12 4 2 1 0 8 2 0 0 41 16
2016-17 35 20 5 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 42 22
Total 89 52 10 4 6 1 15 2 0 0 120 59

Correct as of 28 July 2017


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