Player: Diego Costa

Full name: Diego da Silva Costa

Country represented: Spain

• Birth: 7 October 1988 (Lagarto, Brazil)
• Nationality: Born in Brazil; naturalised Spanish citizen (declared for and represented Spain at senior international level)
• Position: Striker / Centre-forward
• Height: ~1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Senior international career (Spain):

• Debut: 2014
• Appearances (caps): 24
• Goals: 10
• Notable tournaments: 2014 FIFA World Cup (part of Spain's squad)

Club career highlights:

• Early career in Brazil and Portugal; notable breakout at Atlético Madrid (loan then permanent).
• Moved to Chelsea (Premier League) — two spells with Chelsea, winning the Premier League title (2014–15, 2016–17) and other domestic trophies.
• Also played for Atlético Madrid (return), and had stints later in Brazil.
• Known for physicality, aggressive playing style, strong hold-up play and goal scoring in the penalty area.

Playing style and reputation:

• Powerful, combative target forward with strong finishing and aerial ability.
• Controversial at times for on-field temperament and disciplinary issues, but highly effective in leading the line.

Retirement / current status: As of last updates, Diego Costa's club career continued beyond his Spain appearances; for the very latest club status check current sources, as transfers and retirements may have occurred since.