"Da Costa".. Al-Kholood's winger who came from "LaLiga" and caught the eye in "Saudi Pro League"

Al-Kholood winger Coba da Costa has quickly made his way into the spotlight, having moved from the Spanish fifth division to LaLiga in three years, then experiencing football in Belgium before arriving at the Saudi Pro League.

The 24-year-old player enjoys the trust of Spanish coach Roberto Gutiérrez, known as 'Rubén', who contributed to his return to the Spanish pitches at the beginning of 2023, following a brief period spent in Slovenia.

Rubber described Coba da Costa's potential as exceptional, noting his speed, height, and dribbling skills, along with his ability to win individual duels and penetrate from the center or through the flanks.

The player was born in the municipality of La Mojonera in the province of Almería, to parents who came from Guinea-Bissau to work in agriculture, and grew up in a community with a large percentage of African migrants, before his talent caught the attention of UD Almería.

Coba da Costa was unable to reach the first team of UD Almería, and after unsuccessful trials, he moved to Slovenia to represent NK Tabor Sežana, in search of an opportunity to continue his professional career and support his parents financially.

His return to Spain via Conquense, supported by coach Rober, marked an important turning point, as he helped the team rise from the fifth division to the fourth, and began to show greater commitment to his professional career.

His performances have attracted the attention of Spanish clubs, leading him to join Getafe's B team in the summer of 2024. After just five months, he received an opportunity to participate with the first team, following the notice of coach José Bordalás.

Coba da Costa made his debut for Getafe in the Copa del Rey against Manises, before playing his first match in LaLiga on December 1, 2024, at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The left winger has moved to RSC Anderlecht on loan after extending his contract with Getafe for four seasons last summer, before embarking on his current experience with Al-Kholood in the Saudi Pro League.

The player explained that he worked during the summer to improve his physical abilities, after Bordalás consistently stressed the importance of physical strength in modern football. He confirmed his commitment to reaching better readiness and delivering a stronger performance.

This development is reflected in his statistics this season, as Coba da Costa tops the list of players in the Saudi Pro League for most duels and most successful ones, having recorded 83 successful duels in his first 11 matches.