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Diego Costa
Born: October 7, 1988
Height: 6' 2" (188cm)
Weight: 13st 10lb (87kg)
Hometown: Lagarto, Brazil
Nationality: 
Spanish
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SpanishPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2006 | Braga |
| 2007-2009 | Atletico Madrid | |
| → 2007 | Braga (loan) | |
| → 2007-2008 | Celta Vigo (loan) | |
| → 2008-2009 | Albacete (loan) | |
| 2009-2010 | Real Valladolid | |
| 2010-2014 | Atletico Madrid | |
| 2014-2018 | Chelsea | |
| 2018-2020 | Atletico Madrid | |
| 2021-2022 | Atletico Mineiro | |
| 2022-2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| International | 2013 | Brazil |
| 2014-2018 | Spain | |
Sports Mole has 2,758 articles about Diego Costa. Articles 1 to 40:
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Portugal vs. Spain: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Iberian neighbours Portugal and Spain.Jun 6, 18:52
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Chelsea transfer news: Club legend claims Liam Delap will not fire Blues to Premier League title
Chelsea legend Frank Sinclair weighs up whether Liam Delap has the credentials to fire the club to the Premier League title after his £30m transfer from Ipswich Town.Jun 6, 16:15
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Chelsea transfer news: 'Total agreement' struck for £30m Liam Delap deal as dream shirt battle brewing
Chelsea reportedly strike a total agreement to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, who could be set for a battle for a dream shirt number at Stamford Bridge.May 29, 16:38
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Chelsea vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Newcastle United.May 10, 12:47
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Arsenal reportedly earmark ex-Atletico Madrid chief Andrea Berta as their number one candidate to become their new sporting director.Mar 3, 10:17
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Takehiro Tomiyasu: Should Arsenal let injury-plagued defender leave for free in 2026?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts would be "very surprised" if the Gunners took up the option to extend Takehiro Tomiyasu's contract by another season.Feb 17, 21:03
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Arsenal given answer on Diego Costa free agent signing as Gabriel Martinelli "victim" theory emerges
Arsenal should not be considering an audacious move for Diego Costa or another free agent to solve their attacking shortage, expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.Feb 15, 21:50
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Mikel Arteta opens door to Arsenal free agent signing as Max Dowman Premier League rules explained
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Arsenal confirm Kai Havertz surgery decision and recovery timeline after Dubai hamstring injury
Arsenal confirm that Kai Havertz has sustained a severe hamstring injury and will undergo surgery in the coming days as he prepares to miss the rest of the season.Feb 13, 15:34
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Kai Havertz 'out for season' with hamstring injury: How can Mikel Arteta replace Arsenal's top scorer?
Arsenal striker Kai Havertz is set to miss the rest of the season with the hamstring injury he suffered in Dubai, according to a report.Feb 12, 12:26
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Arsenal: Three free agents Mikel Arteta could sign after Gabriel Martinelli injury blow
Sports Mole looks at three free agents that Arsenal could sign after Gabriel Martinelli suffered a hamstring injury against Newcastle United.Feb 6, 14:41
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Chelsea 1-2 Fulham: Cole Palmer breaks 23-year-old Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink goalscoring record
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Preview:Gremio vs. Juventude - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Newcastle United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
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Chelsea transfer targets: Victor Osimhen vs. Ivan Toney comparison
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa do Brasil clash between Corinthians and Gremio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 30, 02:02
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Vasco da Gama, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 26, 23:20
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Brasileiro clash between Corinthians and Gremio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 23, 11:16
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Vitoria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 19, 16:28
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Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Gremio and Cruzeiro, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 8, 19:04
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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Brasileiro clash between Juventude and Gremio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jul 5, 22:14
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