Biography
Who is Samú Costa?
Early life and real name
Samuel de Almeida Costa was born in Aveiro, Portugal, on November 27, 2000. Growing up in his home country, he developed an interest in association football from a young age.
During his youth career, Samú Costa represented several local clubs. He spent time playing in the youth ranks for Beira-Mar, Gafanha, and Palmeiras FC de Braga before joining Braga.
Club career beginnings
Samú Costa progressed through the youth system at Braga to reach their senior setup. He made his Campeonato de Portugal debut for the B-team on November 2, 2019, in a match against Bragança.
He later made his first team debut for Braga on July 25, 2020, coming off the bench as a substitute for Pedro Amador during a game against Porto.
Move to Spain and Almeria
In September 2020, Samú Costa joined the Spanish Segunda Division side UD Almeria on a loan arrangement for the 2020 to 2021 season. He made his debut abroad seventeen days later in an away win against CD Lugo.
After establishing himself in the squad, he scored his first professional goal on January 24, 2021, against CE Sabadell FC. The club bought him outright in June 2021, and he later helped the team achieve promotion to La Liga as champions.
Mallorca and Al Nassr
Samú Costa signed a five-year contract with RCD Mallorca in August 2023, competing in the Spanish top division for three seasons. During his spell with the club, he made 108 appearances and scored eight goals across all competitions.
In August 2026, Samú Costa transferred to the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. He made an immediate impact by scoring his first goal on his debut match against Al-Fateh in a three-goal victory.
International career
Samú Costa earned his first senior cap for the Portugal national football team on October 12, 2024. He appeared as a substitute for Bernardo Silva in a UEFA Nations League victory against Poland.
Continuing his international path, he was selected as part of the twenty-six-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in May 2026.
Birthday and age
Samú Costa was born on November 27, 2000, which makes Samú 25 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Samú shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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