Diego Costa Age, Wiki and Bio

Diego Costa

Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional Footballer
NationalityBrazilian, Spanish
Date of Birth07/10/1988
Age36 years
BirthplaceLagarto, Sergipe, Brazil

Bio/Wiki

Full NameDiego da Silva Costa
NicknameEl Cholo (The Beast)

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signLibra
HometownLagarto, Sergipe, Brazil
ReligionChristianity
EthnicityLatin
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbyCollecting Stamps

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsMichele Zuanne (2010) Model

Family

FatherJosé de Jesus Silva (Retired Farmer)
MotherJosileide da Silva Costa
Siblings
BrotherJair Costa
SisterTalita (Lawyer)
SpouseN/A
ChildrenNone

Career

Debut
InternationalOn 21 March 2013 for Brazil against Italy
ClubOn 27 August 2006 for FC Penafiel against CD Trofense
Jersey Number#19 (Spain), #18 (Athletico Madrid)
Coach/MentorFernando Hierro, Diego Simeone
PositionForward
Awards, Honors, Achievements
  • Copa del Rey top scorer: 2012–13
  • Premier League : 2014–15, 2016–17 (With Chelsea)

Favourites

Cars CollectionRange Rover, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Mercedes
Assets/PropertiesA House in Oxshott
Money Factor
Salary$11 Million
Net Worth$40 Million

Some Lesser Known Facts

Diego Costa's passion for football was inspired by his father.
He attempted a trial at his local team Atlético Clube Lagartense at 15 but was unsuccessful.
Due to his family's financial struggles, Diego Costa lived in a remote area.
His entry into professional football began when his uncle secured his spot at a local club called Barcelona Ibiuna.
In 2010, Diego Costa dated Brazilian model Michele Zuanne.
He played for Spain in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
In 2017, Diego Costa faced backlash for choosing to represent Spain despite being Brazilian.
Diego Costa openly criticized Chelsea's coach Antonio Conte upon leaving the team in 2017.