Nuno Da Costa
Cabo Verde/F/
Cape VerdePlayer Info
Nuno Da Costa is a Cape Verdean international striker currently featuring for Istanbul Başakşehir in the Turkish Süper Lig. The 35-year-old forward combines physical strength with intelligent movement, making him a handful for any defense. Da Costa built his reputation in France, with successful spells at Strasbourg, where he helped the club achieve promotion to Ligue 1 and became a key figure, and later at Nottingham Forest in England. His ability to hold up play, link with teammates, and score crucial goals has been valuable throughout his career. A regular for the Cape Verde national team, he has represented his country at multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments. His main honors include winning the Ligue 2 title with Strasbourg. Da Costa is a complete modern striker, effective both in the air and on the ground, whose experience and goal-scoring nous make him a valuable asset for any side.
Overview
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Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Kasimpasa
Başakşehir Futbol KulübüSigned
2023/09/11
AJ AuxerreKasimpasaSigned
2022/08/04
Nottingham ForestAJ AuxerreSigned
2022/06/29
CaenNottingham ForestLoan Ended
2021/08/30
Nottingham ForestCaenLoan
2021/06/29
Royal Excel MouscronNottingham ForestLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Cabo Verde
World Cup2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
1
Minutes Per Game
157
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
1
Accurate Passes Per Game
19
Key Passes Per Game
1
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
1
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
3
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
2
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
1
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
3