Diego da Silva Costa
Brazilian footballer, Atletico Madrid striker
Born
October 7th, 1988
36 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Brazil
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Born in 1988, this footballer began his professional career at Braga in Portugal before moving to Spain to play for Atletico Madrid. During his tenure at the club, he was instrumental in winning the 2013-2014 La Liga title and the UEFA Super Cup in 2018. The player also had a significant spell with Chelsea in the English Premier League, where he secured two league titles in 2014-2015 and 2016-2017. Renowned for his physical playing style and goal-scoring ability, he became a key figure in both club and international competitions, representing Spain in multiple tournaments, including the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Winning La Liga with Atletico Madrid
Securing two Premier League titles with Chelsea
Scoring in crucial matches during major tournaments
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