Alberto Ney Costa de Jesús (born 20 November 1980) is a Brazilian former footballer who last played as a striker for Deportes Savio.
Early life[edit]
Costa was born in 1980 in Brazil to a state official mother and a policer officer father and has a sister and two brothers.[1]
Career[edit]
Costa was regarded as one of the most prolific strikers in Honduras.[2] In 2007, he signed for Honduran sideDeportes Savio, where he as regarded as an important player for the club.[3] In 2012, he signed for Honduran side Vida, where he was regarded as unable to establish himself in the club and receive consistent playing time.[4]
Style of play[edit]
Costa mainly operated as a striker and was known for his chubby appearance during games.[5]
Post-playing career[edit]
After retiring from professional football, Costa worked in the coffee industry.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Costa was married and had twin children who died at an early age.[7] He can speak Spanish and Portuguese.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ney Costa: 'La hondureña es cariñosa y de calidad'". diez.hn.
- ^ "Proceso Digital article".
- ^ "¿Qué le preguntarías a Ney Costa?". diez.hn.
- ^ "Ney Costa: 'Esperaré mi oportunidad"". laprensa.hn.
- ^ "Ney: 'Quien se duerma, será el que descienda"". laprensa.hn.
- ^ "Ney Costa: «mi peso era una ventaja para quitarme los defensas»". tiempo.hn.
- ^ "Ney Costa cultiva entre cafetales el amor por la pelota". diez.hn.
- ^ "Ney Costa: 'No me molesta que me digan gordo'". diez.hn.