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David Costa

b. 2004

Cape Verdean footballer

Association football player
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About David Costa

Born 2004. David Costa is an association football player.

David José Soares Oliveira Furtado Costa (; born 12 January 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Liga Portugal 2 club Paços de Ferreira, on loan from Torreense. Born in Portugal, he plays for the Cape Verde national team.

Club career Costa is a product of the youth academies of AD Quinta da Luz, Juventude Horta Nova FC, Amavita FC, Real S.C., Benfica, Tondela and Torreense. Debuting with Torreense in the Liga Portugal 2 in 2023, he signed a professional contract with the club on 1 August 2024 until 2027.

On 27 January 2026, Costa was sent on a six-month loan to fellow Liga Portugal 2 side Paços de Ferreira, with an optional buy-option.

International career Born in Portugal, Costa is of Cape Verdean descent. He was called up to the Cape Verde national team for a set of friendlies in May 2025.

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Important facts

Born
12 January 2004
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Cape Verde

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Costa?

Cape Verdean footballer

When was David Costa born?

David Costa was born on 12 January 2004.

What is David Costa's occupation?

David Costa is an association football player.

What nationality is David Costa?

David Costa's recorded nationality: Cape Verde.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Costa

· Wikidata: Q136211119

· DBpedia: David Costa (footballer, born 2004)

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