Diego Costa is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker
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He was born on October 7, 1988, in Lagarto, Brazil, but later acquired Spanish citizenship and represented Spain in international competitions
Costa began his professional career in Portugal before moving to Spain, where he played for clubs such as Celta Vigo, Albacete, Valladolid, and Rayo Vallecano
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However, it was his time at Atletico Madrid that brought him widespread recognition, as he scored numerous goals and helped the team win several titles, including the La Liga championship
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His performances caught the attention of Chelsea, who signed him in 2014
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Costa enjoyed a successful spell in England, winning two Premier League titles and contributing significantly to Chelsea's success
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Despite his success, Costa's time at Chelsea was marred by disciplinary issues and clashes with management, which ultimately led to his departure from the club in 2017
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He then returned to Atletico Madrid, where he continued to impress with his goal-scoring abilities
Internationally, Costa had the opportunity to represent either Brazil or Spain but ultimately chose the latter, making his debut for the Spanish national team in 2014
He went on to represent Spain in various competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship
Diego Costa is known for his physicality, aggression, and goal-scoring prowess
His playing style often involves physical battles with defenders, which has made him a divisive figure among fans and opponents alike
Despite his controversial reputation, Costa remains one of the most accomplished and successful strikers of his generation.
However, it was his time at Atletico Madrid that brought him widespread recognition, as he scored numerous goals and helped the team win several titles, including the La Liga championship. His performances caught the attention of Chelsea, who signed him in 2014. Costa enjoyed a successful spell in England, winning two Premier League titles and contributing significantly to Chelsea's success. Despite his success, Costa's time at Chelsea was marred by disciplinary issues and clashes with management, which ultimately led to his departure from the club in 2017. He then returned to Atletico Madrid, where he continued to impress with his goal-scoring abilities. Internationally, Costa had the opportunity to represent either Brazil or Spain but ultimately chose the latter, making his debut for the Spanish national team in 2014. He went on to represent Spain in various competitions, including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Diego Costa is known for his physicality, aggression, and goal-scoring prowess. His playing style often involves physical battles with defenders, which has made him a divisive figure among fans and opponents alike. Despite his controversial reputation, Costa remains one of the most accomplished and successful strikers of his generation.