Douglas Costa Douglas Costa de Souza (born September 14, 1990) is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a winger for Serie A club Juventus and the Brazilian national team. He is well-known for his dribbling abilities, quickness, and ability to span the field. After starting out at Vasco da Gama, he moved to Portuguese side Porto in 2008, where he played until 2012 when he joined Chelsea for £32.5 million ($50 million). During his time at Chelsea, he won two FA Cups and one League Cup. In 2016, he moved back to Portugal and signed with Juventus. Costa made his international debut against Argentina on February 17, 2011, and has since gone on to win 33 caps for Brazil. At international level, he is known for his exceptional dribbling skills and accurate passes. He also holds an Italian passport due to his ancestry. Costa started his career at Vasco da Gama but was soon deemed not good enough for their first team and was sent on loan to several clubs in order to gain experience, including Náutico, Bragantino, and Ponte Preta. In 2007, he returned to Porto and helped them achieve three consecutive championships from 2009 to 2011. In July 2012, he moved to Chelsea for £32.5 million ($50 million).