Brazilian · Sapucaia do Sul, Brazil · Born 14 September 1990Brazilian 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 on 14 September 1990 in Sapucaia do Sul, in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state, and joined Grêmio's youth academy at just 11 years old, making his first-team debut for the club in 2008 at 18, scoring on his first appearance. His blistering pace, close control, and unpredictable dribbling quickly marked him out as one of Brazilian football's most exciting young wingers. Douglas Costa moved to Ukraine's Shakhtar Donetsk in 2010, where he spent five seasons developing into one of Eastern Europe's most feared attacking players, winning a domestic treble in his first full season and further league titles in the years that followed. His performances attracted the attention of Bayern Munich, who signed him in 2015, and he went on to win back-to-back Bundesliga titles in Germany. A loan move to Juventus in 2017, later made permanent, saw Douglas Costa become a key attacking contributor in Turin, helping the club win multiple Serie A titles and Coppa Italia trophies, renowned for his explosive change of pace and directness down the flanks even when used primarily as an impact substitute. Douglas Costa earned caps for the Brazilian national team, representing his country at the 2018 World Cup, before later playing for clubs in Brazil, the United States, and the Middle East as his career entered its later stages, continuing to showcase the electric pace that defined his best years in European football.
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.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey winger with exceptional dribbling ability and crossing
Lasting Impact
Costa established himself as one of the top wingers of his generation, contributing to title-winning campaigns across multiple European leagues.
Career Honours
- Bundesliga 2016
- Serie A 2x
- Ukrainian Premier League 3x
- Champions League 2020
- Copa Italia 2018
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grêmio | 2008–2010 | — | 35 | 2 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | 2010–2015 | — | 141 | 29 |
| Bayern Munich | 2015–2018 | — | 50 | 8 |
| Juventus | 2017–2018 | loan | 31 | 4 |
| Juventus | 2018–2022 | — | 42 | 2 |
| Bayern Munich | 2020–2021 | loan | 11 | 1 |
| Grêmio | 2021–2022 | loan | 26 | 3 |
| LA Galaxy | 2022–2022 | loan | 13 | 2 |
| LA Galaxy | 2022–2023 | — | 33 | 5 |
| Fluminense | 2024–2024 | — | 15 | 0 |
| Sydney FC | 2024–2025 | — | 16 | 4 |
| ChievoVerona | 2026–2026 | — | 11 | 0 |
| Al-Ittifaq | 2026–Present | — | 0 | 0 |
 Brazil | — | — | 31 | 3 |
Brazilian Athletes