Diego Costa Silva (born 11 May 1979), known simply as Diego, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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.
In June 2012, 33-year-old Diego signed for Azerbaijan Premier League side Gabala FC, on a two-year contract. 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.
Personal life Diego's son, Diego Callai, is also a professional football goalkeeper.
Club statistics
+ Club statistics Season Club League League Cup League Cup Other Total App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals Portugal League Taça de Portugal Taça da Liga Europe Total 2009–10 Leixões Primeira Liga2300030-260 2010–11 Setúbal3003000-330 2011–122800020-300 Azerbaijan League Azerbaijan Cup League Cup Europe Total 2012–13GabalaAzerbaijan Premier League16020--180 2013–149000--90 Total Portugal 810305000890 Azerbaijan 250200000270 Total10605050001160
Honours Club Juventude Campeonato Gaúcho: 1998 Copa do Brasil: 1999
Atlético Paranaense Campeonato Paranaense: 2005
Fluminense Copa do Brasil: 2007 Copa Libertadores: Runner-up 2008
Individual Bola de Prata: 2002
References
External links
CBF data Globo Esporte profile