Diego (footballer, born 1979)

Diego Costa Silva (born 11 May 1979), known simply as Diego, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Not to be confused with Diego Costa.
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Costa and the second or paternal family name is Silva.

Diego
Personal information
Full name Diego Costa Silva
Date of birth (1979-05-11) 11 May 1979
Place of birth Itaqui, Brazil
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Youth career
1992–1996 Grêmio
1997–1999 Juventude
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999–2002 Juventude 62 (0)
2003–2005 Atlético-PR 118 (0)
2006–2008 Fluminense 13 (0)
2009 Santo André
2009–2010 Leixões 23 (0)
2010–2012 Vitória Setúbal 58 (0)
2012–2014 Gabala 25 (0)
2015 Juventude 2 (0)
2015–2017 Vitória Setúbal 0 (0)
Total 301 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Born in Itaqui, Rio Grande do Sul, Diego represented in his country Esporte Clube Juventude, Clube Atlético Paranaense, Fluminense FC 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 Primeira Liga. 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]

Club statistics
As of 3 November 2013[4]
Club statistics
SeasonClubLeagueLeagueCupLeague CupOther Total
AppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoalsAppGoals
PortugalLeagueTaça de PortugalTaça da LigaEurope Total
2009–10 Leixões Primeira Liga 2300030-260
2010–11 Setúbal 3003000-330
2011–12 2800020-300
AzerbaijanLeagueAzerbaijan CupLeague CupEurope Total
2012–13[5] Gabala Azerbaijan Premier League 16020--180
2013–14 9000--90
TotalPortugal 810305000890
Azerbaijan 250200000270
Total 10605050001160

Honours

Club

Juventude

Atlético Paranaense

Fluminense

Individual

References
  1. "Diego e Bruno Amaro distinguidos em Setúbal" [Diego e Bruno Amaro distinguished in Setúbal]. A Bola (in Portuguese). 14 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 May 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  2. "Diego Costa joins Gabala". Gabala FC. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  3. "Simurq vs. Qabala 1–1". Soccerway. 4 August 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
  4. "Diego Silva". Soccerway. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  5. "Kim oynadı, kim vurdu – 2012/13" [Who played, who scored – 2012/13] (PDF) (in Azerbaijani). PFL. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 October 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2013.
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