1. Douglas Costa is known for his dribbling skills, speed, acceleration, and crossing ability.
29 Facts About Douglas Costa
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Douglas Costa was loaned out to Juventus in 2017, and won a domestic double with the club in his first season.
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On deadline day of the 2020 summer transfer window, Douglas Costa returned to Bayern Munich on loan.
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Douglas Costa completed the 2008 season with one goal in six matches.
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Douglas Costa joined Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk on 10 January 2010.
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Douglas Costa made 37 appearances for Gremio, including 28 league appearances, scoring twice.
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Douglas Costa came on as a substitute in the 75th minute, replacing Jadson.
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Douglas Costa made a total of 39 appearances for the club, scoring seven goals.
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Douglas Costa helped the club win the Premier League and was a joint assist leader of the league with nine assists.
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Douglas Costa played in both matches in the Champions League round of 16 against Bayern Munich.
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Douglas Costa was given the number 11 shirt previously worn by Xherdan Shaqiri.
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On 21 May 2016, Douglas Costa scored the winning kick of the penalty shootout against Borussia Dortmund to win the 2016 DFB-Pokal Final and secure a league and cup double for Bayern.
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Douglas Costa enjoyed a good first season at Bayern scoring seven goals in 43 matches throughout all competitions.
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Douglas Costa started the season in great form and had 12 assists in his first 13 games.
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In 27 Bundesliga matches, Douglas Costa scored four goals and had 14 assists.
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Douglas Costa got a new manager when Bayern hired Carlo Ancelotti.
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Douglas Costa had enjoyed regular playing time under Pep Guardiola and was a regular starter, but Ancelotti preferred Franck Ribery as the left winger.
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Douglas Costa had a hamstring and knee injuries during the season and played in 34 matches in all competitions.
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Douglas Costa scored seven goals in those matches and matching his scoring tally from last season and did play nearly 1,400 fewer minutes than the season before.
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Douglas Costa had a fall-out with the Bayern board when he complained publicly about his lack of playing time under Ancelotti.
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Douglas Costa was initially booked for the headbutt, but the controversial incident was later reviewed by VAR officials, who alerted the referee of his subsequent actions, and as a result, he was sent off.
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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri commented in the post-match press conference that Douglas Costa will be fined by the club.
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On 21 May 2021, Juventus confirmed Douglas Costa's loan move to Gremio for free until 30 June 2022.
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On 10 February 2022, Douglas Costa joined Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy on a six-month loan from Gremio as a Designated Player.
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On 28 January 2024, Douglas Costa returned to Brazil, joining Serie A side Fluminense on a contract until July 2025.
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Douglas Costa helped the club to win the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana title against Ecuadorian club LDU Quito.
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In November 2014, Douglas Costa was called up to the Brazil national team for the first time by coach Dunga, making his international debut against Turkey in Istanbul.
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In May 2015, Douglas Costa was included in Brazil's 23-man squad for the 2015 Copa America.
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Douglas Costa was initially included in Brazil's squad for the Copa America Centenario, but was forced to withdraw from the squad in late May 2016 after sustaining an injury to his left thigh; he was replaced by Kaka.