Alberto Costa

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.

Montpellier…

As of 1 August 2020

Racing Club B-T

Guadeloupe Division d'Honneur: 2003–04 Coupe de Guadeloupe: 2004