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Football Biography

Douglas Costa

“Douglas”

Brazilian flag Brazilian · Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil · Born 14 September 1990

Winger

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Brazilian winger known for pace, dribbling and crossing ability. Won major trophies with Bayern Munich and Juventus including Champions League 2020.

Douglas Costa de Souza was born in Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil on 14 September 1990. He developed at Grêmio before joining Shakhtar Donetsk, where he won multiple Ukrainian league titles. He joined Bayern Munich in 2015 and made an immediate impact with his electrifying speed and dribbling. He moved to Juventus in 2017 (initially on loan), winning two Serie A titles. His pace made him one of the fastest players in world football. He later had spells at LA Galaxy, Grêmio and Fluminense. He has earned over 30 caps for Brazil.

Famous For

Spectacular dribbling skills and pace on the wing

He was once clocked as one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga, regularly hitting speeds over 35 km/h during matches.

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Playing Style

How They Played

Pacey winger with exceptional dribbling ability and crossing

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Costa established himself as one of the top wingers of his generation, contributing to title-winning campaigns across multiple European leagues.

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Bundesliga 2016
  • Serie A 2x
  • Ukrainian Premier League 3x
  • Champions League 2020
  • Copa Italia 2018
Club Career
Club Period Apps Goals Shirt
Grêmio2008–20105321#11
Shakhtar Donetsk2010–201510634#9
Bayern Munich2015–20178617#9
Juventus2017–2020706
LA Galaxy2022–2023313
Brazilian flag Brazil313
Career Journey

Timeline

2008 📌 Professional debut with Grêmio
2010 📌 Transfer to Shakhtar Donetsk
2015 📌 Transfer to Bayern Munich
2015 🌍 Brazil national team debut
2016 🏆 Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich
2017 📌 Transfer to Juventus
2018 🏆 Serie A title with Juventus
2018 🌍 FIFA World Cup with Brazil
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Douglas Costa

He was one of the fastest players in the Bundesliga, regularly exceeding 35 km/h.

He won two Serie A titles at Juventus.

Grêmio, Shakhtar Donetsk, Bayern Munich, Juventus, LA Galaxy, and others.

He has earned over 30 caps for Brazil.

Douglas Costa was born on 14 September 1990 in Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil.