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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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

Out to face Bayern Munich Da Costa (groin) is out for Saturday's match against Bayern Munich, according to manager Bo Henriksen. "Danny was on there field again yesterday, today he wants to do a little more...

Impact Da Costa is out for the weekend as expected, with the defender missing out due to his groin issues. However, he is already nearing a return, with the club hoping he is an option for their next contest. He has been a regular starter, so this will force a change, with Mortiz Jenz as his likely replacement.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adductor injury confirmed Da Costa has been confirmed to have suffered a groin injury and is out for at least a week, according to his club.

Impact Da Costa has had his injury confirmed after exiting the field early Sunday, as he will be sidelined with groin issues. The good news is that they will try to get him back in tram training this week, implying the injury isn't serious. That said, he will miss Saturday's match against Bayern Munich but should eye a return against Frankfurt on Dec. 21.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Early exit Sunday da Costa was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Wolfsburg with a groin injury.

Impact da Costa was forced off after just five minutes, succumbing to injury and being replaced by Andreas Hanche-Olsen. The extent of da Costa's injury should be revealed ahead of next week's match against Bayern.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Leverkusen da Costa (thigh) started and played 69 minutes in Saturday's loss to Leverkusen. He finished with one chance created, two inaccurate crosses and one interception.

Impact Da Costa left last week's match with an injury, but he didn't miss time and remained in his regular starting role. Da Costa has yet to go the full 90 in any of his four appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves injured da Costa had an assist but also left injured in the first half of Saturday's match against Augsburg.

Impact da Costa set up Ludovic Ajorque in the sixth minute for the opening goal of the match before subbing off the match in the 43rd minute with a thigh injury. da Costa was covering for the also injured Phillipp Mwene with Aymen Barkok entering the match to replace the fullback.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Better role with new team Da Costa logged two assists on 11 chances created and 52 crosses (eight accurate) across his 23 appearances of FSV Mainz 05's 2022-23 season.

Impact It appears that returning to FSV Mainz 05 turned out well for da Costa. The 2022-23 Bundesliga was his first multi-assist campaign in three years. When fellow wide midfielder Silvan Widmer (ankle) recovers from his minor heel surgery, he and da Costa are expected to continue competing to be Mainz's preferred midfield option on the right flank.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists first goal of match da Costa had an assist while crossing eight times (two accurate) and creating four chances during Friday's 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach.

Impact da Costa set up Lee Jae-Sung in the 25th minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second in 13 appearances for the wing-back as he led Mainz in both crosses and chances created in the victory.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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