Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
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| Nationality | Brazilian, Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1988 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Diego da Silva Costa |
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| Nickname | El Cholo (The Beast) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Libra |
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| Hometown | Lagarto, Sergipe, Brazil |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | Latin |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobby | Collecting Stamps |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Michele Zuanne (2010) Model |
Family
| Father | José de Jesus Silva (Retired Farmer) | ||||
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| Mother | Josileide da Silva Costa | ||||
| Siblings |
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| Spouse | N/A | ||||
| Children | None |
Career
| Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #19 (Spain), #18 (Athletico Madrid) | ||||
| Coach/Mentor | Fernando Hierro, Diego Simeone | ||||
| Position | Forward | ||||
| Awards, Honors, Achievements |
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| Recent Clubs |
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Favourites
| Cars Collection | Range Rover, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes | ||||
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| Assets/Properties | A House in Oxshott | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Diego Costa's passion for football was inspired by his father. | |
| 2. He attempted a trial at his local team Atlético Clube Lagartense at 15 but was unsuccessful. | |
| 3. Due to his family's financial struggles, Diego Costa lived in a remote area. | |
| 4. His entry into professional football began when his uncle secured his spot at a local club called Barcelona Ibiuna. | |
| 5. In 2010, Diego Costa dated Brazilian model Michele Zuanne. | |
| 6. He played for Spain in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. | |
| 7. In 2017, Diego Costa faced backlash for choosing to represent Spain despite being Brazilian. | |
| 8. Diego Costa openly criticized Chelsea's coach Antonio Conte upon leaving the team in 2017. |