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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


As of 3 November 2013




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

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Bola de Prata: 2002




References






External links


Diego at Sambafoot (archived)
CBF data (in Portuguese)
Globo Esporte profile (in Portuguese)
Diego at ForaDeJogo (archived)

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