Alberto Costa

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ИИ

Alberto Costa is known as both an Argentine and French footballer.

Costa is commonly referred to as Tino and played primarily as a midfielder.

At 17, Tino Costa moved to Guadeloupe to play for Racing Club de Basse-Terre, balancing football with school and work.

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Биография

Early Life

Alberto Facundo "Tino" Costa, an Argentine former professional footballer, began his journey in football at a young age. At just 17, he made a bold move to the island of Guadeloupe, where he played for Racing Club de Basse-Terre in the Guadeloupe Division d'Honneur. During his time there, he balanced his football career with schooling and a job at a supermarket, showcasing his determination and work ethic.

Career

Costa's professional career took off after his successful stint in Guadeloupe, where he helped his club secure a league and cup double. He then moved to France, joining Racing Club de Paris, where he made a significant impact in the third-tier National league. His performances earned him a transfer to Pau FC, where he played for two seasons, contributing to the team's efforts to avoid relegation.

Following his time at Pau, Costa continued to climb the ranks of French football, playing for clubs like FC Sète and Montpellier Hérault Sport Club. His career later took him to international clubs, including a notable period at Spartak Moscow and a return to Argentina with San Lorenzo de Almagro. Throughout his career, Costa played as a wing half, showcasing his versatility and skill on the field. He also represented the Argentina national team between 2011 and 2012.

In the latter stages of his career, Costa played for various clubs, including Atlético Nacional and San Martín de Tucumán, before joining Club Deportivo Morón in 2023. His journey reflects a dedicated football career marked by resilience and adaptability across different leagues and countries.

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Career statistics

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Club career

Early career

Costa, commonly known as Tino, began his career in Argentina playing for local club La Terrazza. At the age of 17, he made the highly risky decision of leaving the country for the island of Guadeloupe to play for Racing Club de Basse-Terre in the Guadeloupe Division d'Honneur. During his time there, he went to school and worked at a supermarket. Costa spent two years at the island club helping the club win the league and cup double. He played in the 2004 edition of the Coupe de Guadeloupe final, helping his club defeat AS Gosier by a score of 3–1. After two years in Guadeloupe, his great play caught the attention of Racing Club de Paris, who offered the player a trial. Racing, who were playing in the third-tier National, signed the player and Costa played one season for the club appearing in 28 total matches scoring 3 goals.

Pau

The following season, Costa joined Pau, another club in the National. At Pau, he appeared in 62 total matches, scoring 4 goals, with Pau barely avoiding relegation in both years he spent there.

Sète

After leaving Pau, Costa joined his third National club in FC Sète. There, he became a household name in the league, appearing in 29 total matches, scoring 3 goals, and helping Sète come within seven points of promotion. He also assisted on several goals and collected nine yellow cards. For his efforts, he was named the league's top player, which led to interest from clubs in the higher divisions.