Diego Costa is described as a confrontational, tough, mind-game playing, win-at-all-cost player who is a terror to an opponent on the pitch. He is well known around the world from his time in England representing Chelsea Football Club as well as in Spain representing Atletico Madrid. Here are some little secrets about the footballer that anyone hardly knows.
- Diego Costa is Brazilian-born but he opted for Spain’s citizenship, despite having already played twice for his native country.
- He was once a teenage truck driver.
- Costa played a lot of street football while growing up. He has attributed his mental toughness to having excelled in street football.
- Through his uncle’s connections, Costa was able to land a contract with a team in the south of the city called Barcelona Esportiva Capela.
- Costa moved to Europe to make his football career despite objections by his father who was wary of him going to Europe at a young age.
- He was named the most hated footballer by French newspaper L’Equipe in 2o15
- Costa allegedly tried to make a pass at his girlfriend’s younger sister for which he was dumped by his girlfriend- Brazilian clothing store owner and model Michele Zuanne.