DiegoPersonal information |
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Full name | Diego Costa Silva |
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Date of birth | (1979-05-11) 11 May 1979 |
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Place of birth | Itaqui, Brazil |
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Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
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Playing position | Goalkeeper |
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Club information |
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Current club | Gabala |
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Number | 25 |
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Youth career |
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1992–1996 | Grêmio |
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1997–1999 | Juventude |
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Senior career* |
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Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
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1999–2002 | Juventude | 62 | (0) |
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2003–2005 | Atlético-PR | 118 | (0) |
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2006–2008 | Fluminense | 13 | (0) |
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2009 | Santo André | | |
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2009–2010 | Leixões | 23 | (0) |
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2010–2012 | Vitória Setúbal | 58 | (0) |
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2012– | Gabala | 25 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 November 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).
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Diego Costa Silva, simply known as Diego (born 11 May 1979), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Gabala FC in Azerbaijan, as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Born in in Itaqui, Rio Grande do Sul, Diego represented in his country Esporte Clube Juventude, Clube Atlético Paranaense, Fluminense Football Club and Esporte Clube Santo André. He competed in the Série A with all the clubs, for example being an undisputed starter for the second as it finished second in the 2004 season (45 games).
In 2009 Diego moved to Portugal, where he played for Leixões S.C. and Vitória FC, both in the top division. At the end of his second campaign with the Setúbal-based team, he was chosen as best player in the squad.[1]
In June 2012, 33-year-old Diego signed for Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FC, on a two-year contract.[2] In his first season at his new club he split starting duties with Anar Nazirov, appearing in a total of 18 official matches (two in the domestic cup) and making his debut on 4 August against Simurq PFC.[3]
Honours
Team
- Juventude
- Atlético Paranaense
- Fluminense
Individual
Club statistics
- As of 3 November 2013
References
External links
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Persondata |
Name |
Diego Costa Silva |
Alternative names |
Diego |
Short description |
Brazilian footballer |
Date of birth |
11 May 1979 |
Place of birth |
Itaqui, Brazil |
Date of death |
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Place of death |
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