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Nets eventual game winner da Costa scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing twice (one accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 4-3 win over Mainz.

Impact da Costa entered the match in the 65th minute and scored the game winning goal in the 89th while tying for the team-high in chances created. The goal was the first goal involvement this season as da Costa hasn't made a start since the opening match of the campaign at the end of August.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Come up unlucky da Costa recorded five shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against SC Paderborn.

Impact Da Costa failed to get a shot on target Saturday, registering five off-target attempts while sending seven crosses (four accurate) and making three tackles in a busy outing. He is entering his fifth season with Mainz and has been a consistent starter over the past few years. He finished the 2025/26 campaign with two goals and three assists in 34 appearances, averaging 4.6 clearances per match while recording 43 tackles.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench da Costa (head) is on the bench for Saturday's season finale against Heidenheim.

Impact da Costa returned to full contact training Friday after being restricted to non-contact sessions throughout the week following the head injury that forced him off after just 15 minutes of last Sunday's clash against Union Berlin. Coach Urs Fischer had offered a cautiously optimistic assessment, noting nothing serious had emerged, and the coaching and medical staff cleared him for a place in the squad after consulting ahead of the final fixture. The club opted to manage his return carefully with a bench role rather than throwing him straight back into the starting lineup given the nature of the injury.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Heidenheim da Costa (head) was forced off after just 15 minutes of last Sunday's clash against Union Berlin following an unfortunate head injury sustained in a duel, and his availability for...

Impact da Costa has been restricted to non-contact training throughout the week but is expected to return to full collective sessions Friday. Manager Urs Fischer offered a cautiously optimistic assessment, noting that nothing serious had emerged and that the player was doing well given the circumstances. A final decision on his availability will be made in consultation between the coaching and medical staff once contact training is cleared, leaving his involvement for Saturday to be determined in the coming hours.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Off early with head injury da Costa was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Union Berlin due to a head injury.

Impact da Costa left the match in the 16th minute after suffering the head injury after an early challenge. The defender was repalced by Kacper Potulski who would likely enter the starting XI for next week's season finale at Heidenheim if da Costa is out.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists on Saturday da Costa scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact da Costa set up the opener for Lee Jae-Sung by working smartly in the box. da Costa then netted in the 91st minute by turning in a rebound from close range. He also contributed defensively with three tackles, three clearances and a block. He has now contributed to three goals across the last three games and is up to five goal contributions for the campaign.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up lone Mainz goal da Costa had an assist while crossing three times (two accurate), creating two chances and making six clearances during Friday's 1-1 draw with Hamburg.

Impact da Costa set up Nadiem Amiri in the 42nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match while finishing with the second most chances created and clearances on the team. The assist was the first since January 17th while the wing-back has combined for four chances created, 10 crosses and 13 clearances over his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in crosses Da Costa generated five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against FC Augsburg.

Impact Da Costa was on the right side of the field for a fourth straight game Saturday after starting the season as a central defender, prospering a bit more in that role. He has since recorded an assist, five chances created and 17 crosses after only earning zero, seven and 27, respectively, through the first 17 appearances of the season. However, once Phillipp Mwene returns from injury, he could move back centrally, less likely to have these numbers in that position.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Da Costa assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to 1. FC Koln.

Impact Da Costa assures a fourth straight Bundesliga season with at least one assist, his latest effort that got Stefan Bell his first goal of the campaign. The former has 20 crosses (nine accurate) and eight chances created.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Own goal in 1-0 loss Da Costa recorded an own goal, one tackle (zero won), four clearances and one interception in Friday's 1-0 loss to Monchengladbach.

Impact Mainz's team is desperate for any modicum of points, so da Costa's own goal proved costly. He has 60 clearances, 15 interceptions and eight blocks across 13 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Da Costa own goal sinks bottom club Mainz in home reverse to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mainz has seen its winless Bundesliga run extend to nine games after going down 1-0 at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets one in draw da Costa scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Hoffenheim.

Impact This marked the second time in three matches that he did not start, but da Costa made an impact nonetheless, as he buried his first goal of the season with a shot from the center of the box, following a corner in the 76th minute of play. His two shots and two shots on target in the match mark new season highs while on the other hand, he has now gone three straight matches without accounting for a chance created.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mainz strike late to rescue point and halt Hoffenheim winning streak

Hoffenheim has conceded a late goal and drawn at Mainz 1-1 and missed out on a record fifth successive Bundesliga triumph

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Season high in shots da Costa registered three shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus VfB Stuttgart.

Impact da Costa displayed his attacking intent with a season-high three shots, his first since the season opener. Defensively, he added seven clearances, totaling 25 in his last four appearances while recording at least two in every start.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to center-back da Costa played 25 times (all starts) at center-back during his fourth season with Mainz.

Impact da Costa made the move to Mainz four years ago and was generally seen as a right wing-back. As his legs have gone due to age and some injuries da Costa made the swap to center-back, where he proved an admirable option. da Costa should continue in that role next season after starting nearly every match for the final five months.

MAY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting immediately Da Costa (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Bochum.

Impact Da Costa was a late call for Saturday but has shaken off any signs of his thigh injury, as he is in the starting XI immediately. He should maintain this role heading into the season finale, starting in all 25 of his appearances this season.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call against Bochum Da Costa (thigh) will be a late call for Saturday's game against Bochum, coach Bo Henriksen said in the press conference. "We'll test Danny, Maxim and Robin on Friday to see if the...

Impact Da Costa will be assessed on Friday to determine if he can feature in Saturday's clash against Bochum after suffering a thigh injury that forced him off in the first half of their last contest. If he is not able to answer the call for Saturday, Stefan Bell will likely replace him in the backline against Bochum.

MAY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thigh injury confirmed Da Costa (thigh) is out for the time being due to a strain in his thigh and is now questionable to return this season, according to his club.

Impact Da Costa was finally given the results of his MRI after an early exit from the club's last contest and has been confirmed to have suffered a thigh strain. This will be something to monitor for the club with only two games remaining, as he could be done for the season. He is a regular starter, so this could force a change if he misses time, with Stefan Bell as a possible replacement.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off in first half da Costa was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact da Costa left the match in the 26th minute succumbing to a thigh injury and being replaced by Silvan Widmer. The extent of da Costa's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Bochum.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Extends with Mainz Da Costa has signed an extension with Mainz, according to his club.

Impact Da Costa is staying around Mainz for the next season, as he signed a one year extension until the end of the 2025/26 season. He has started in all 19 of his appearances this season, so this move only makes sense. That said, he will likely see the start next campaign.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds starting Xi Da Costa (undisclosed) is in the starting Xi for Saturday's match against Freiburg.

Impact Da Costa is back with the team after his early exit last match, not appearing to be dealing with any type of injury. He should remain in the starting XI moving forward if he remains fit, starting in all 17 of his appearances this campaign.

MARCH 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off early Friday da Costa was forced off in the second half of Friday's 3-1 win over Gladbach with an injury.

Impact da Costa left the match in the 64th minute, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Andreas Hanche-Olsen. The extent of da Costa's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match against Freiburg.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Saturday Da Costa registered one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus FC St. Pauli.

Impact Da Costa kept his third consecutive clean sheet Saturday, this time by not allowing a single shot on target from St. Pauli. He won one tackle, intercepted one pass and made seven clearances on that end of the pitch. He also created a season-high two chances and recorded an accurate cross in his 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Friday Da Costa (foot) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Werder Bremen.

Impact Da Costa was forced off in the 65th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Stuttgart due to an apparent injury, but he recovered in time and will remain in his regular starting role here.

JANUARY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off injured Da Costa was forced off in the 65th minute of Saturday's 1-0 win over Stuttgart due to an apparent injury.

Impact Da Costa had to leave the field after a physical clash of bodies, exiting the field with just under half an hour left in the contest. He is a regular starter in the defense, so the club will hope his issues are only minor. He was replaced by Andreas Hanche-Olsen, a possible replacement if he misses more time.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Da Costa own goal sinks bottom club Mainz in home reverse to Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mainz strike late to rescue point and halt Hoffenheim winning streak