About Julien Dacosta
Born 1996. Julien Dacosta is a French and Senegalese association football player.
Julien Joachim Dacosta (born 29 May 1996), sometimes written Julien Da Costa, is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender for Hungarian club Debreceni VSC.
Personal life Dacosta was born in France and is of Senegalese and Bissau-Guinean descent. He holds both French and Senegalese nationalities.
Career Before joining Niort in 2017, he was a youth player with Olympique de Marseille, his hometown club. Dacosta made his Ligue 2 debut for Niort on 28 July 2017, in a 0–0 draw with AC Ajaccio.
He signed for English club Coventry City in July 2020.
On 2 February 2022, Dacosta joined Primeira Liga side Portimonense on loan for the remainder of the 2021–22 season.
On 27 June 2022, Dacosta joined EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on loan for the 2022–23 season.
On 31 January 2023, Dacosta was recalled from his loan spell with Shrewsbury Town and joined Championnat National side Nancy for the remainder of the season.
On 21 August 2023, Dacosta signed for Sochaux on a two-year deal.
On 8 July 2025, Dacosta signed for Hungarian club Debreceni VSC.
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Who is Julien Dacosta?
French-Senegalese association football player
When was Julien Dacosta born?
Julien Dacosta was born on 29 May 1996 in Marseille.
What is Julien Dacosta's occupation?
Julien Dacosta is an association football player.
What nationality is Julien Dacosta?
Julien Dacosta is French and Senegalese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julien Dacosta. https://biography.guide/julien-dacosta/
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