Tomás Costa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Tomás Alberto Costa | ||
| Date of birth | 30 January 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Oliveros, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Rosario Central | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2008 | Rosario Central | 47 | (3) |
| 2008–2012 | Porto | 41 | (2) |
| 2010 | → CFR Cluj (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2011 | → Universidad Católica (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2011–2012 | → Colón (loan) | 22 | (1) |
| 2012–2013 | Colón | 0 | (0) |
| 2012–2013 | → Universidad Católica (loan) | 25 | (0) |
| 2013–2015 | Universidad Católica | 65 | (4) |
| 2016–2017 | Peñarol | 15 | (1) |
| 2017 | Olimpo | 10 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | Alianza Lima | 50 | (1) |
| Total | 298 | (14) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Tomás Alberto Costa (born on January 30, 1985) is a former professional footballer from Argentina. He played as a central midfielder, helping his teams control the middle of the field.
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Football Journey: Tomás Costa's Career
Tomás Costa started his football journey in Argentina and played for several clubs in different countries. He was known for his strong play in the midfield.
Early Days at Rosario Central
Tomás Costa was born in Oliveros, Santa Fe, Argentina. He joined the youth team of Rosario Central when he was 18 years old. He made his first appearance for the senior team in Argentina's top league, the Primera División, on September 17, 2006. He came into the game as a substitute in the 85th minute, helping his team win 1–0 against Estudiantes de La Plata.
His first time starting a game was on October 1, 2006. It was a 1–1 draw at home against Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba. As he got more chances to play, he scored his first goal for Rosario Central on June 10, 2007. This goal helped his team win 2–0 against Gimnasia y Esgrima de Jujuy.
Playing in Europe: FC Porto
On May 14, 2008, Tomás Costa moved to Europe to play for FC Porto in Portugal. He signed a five-year contract. He made his debut in Portugal's top league, the Primeira Liga, on August 24, 2008. He started the game, which Porto won 2–0 against C.F. Os Belenenses.
He also played in all ten games of the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League, a big European club competition. His first Champions League game was a 3–1 home win against Fenerbahçe SK. On May 3, 2009, he scored his first goal for Porto in a 3–0 win against C.S. Marítimo. In his first season with Porto, he played 41 games in total. Porto won both the league title and the Portuguese Cup that season.
Loan Spells and New Experiences
In 2010, Costa was loaned to CFR Cluj in Romania. He played six league games and two Champions League games there. After a short time, Porto called him back.
Then, in January 2011, he moved to Club Deportivo Universidad Católica in Chile on a six-month loan. He made his debut for them on February 12, 2011, playing as a right back. On March 3, he scored an important goal from far away, helping his team win 4–3 against Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield in the Copa Libertadores. This was a historic win for his club against an Argentine team in that competition.
On April 23, 2011, Costa scored his first league goal for Universidad Católica with a great free kick. His strong performances made him a regular player for the team. In the national championship finals, he scored in the first game, which his team won 2–0. However, he had to leave the second game early after receiving a red card, and his team lost that match.
In July 2011, Costa returned to Argentina, joining Club Atlético Colón on another loan.
Return to Universidad Católica
On July 6, 2012, Tomás Costa went back to Chile and rejoined Club Deportivo Universidad Católica. He had a very successful season and was even voted the best player in Chile at the end of the 2013 season.
Time with Peñarol
In January 2016, Costa signed with Peñarol in Uruguay's top league, the Uruguayan Primera División. He played for them for about a year before leaving in April 2017.
Final Years in Football
Tomás Costa joined Club Olimpo in Argentina on August 19, 2017. Soon after, he moved to Peru, signing with Club Alianza Lima in their top league, the Peruvian Primera División. He played for Alianza Lima until 2019.
Trophies and Achievements
Tomás Costa won several important titles during his career:
Porto
- Primeira Liga: 2008–09 (Portuguese League Champions)
- Taça de Portugal: 2008–09, 2009–10 (Portuguese Cup Winners)
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2009 (Portuguese Super Cup Winners)
Peñarol
- Uruguayan Primera División: 2015–16 (Uruguayan League Champions)
See also
In Spanish: Tomás Costa para niños
