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Vinicius de Souza Costa

Midfielder
🇧🇷 Brazil · 27 yrs · Born 17 Jun 1999 in Rio de Janeiro · 1.87 m · 80 kg · Right-footed
Defensive Midfield
VfL Wolfsburg

Vinicius de Souza Costa is a midfielder from Brazil who plays for VfL Wolfsburg, wearing shirt number 5. This season he has made 24 appearances. Born in 1999, he stands 1.87 m tall.

Player information

Known as V. de Souza Costa
Position Midfielder
Team VfL Wolfsburg
Nationality Brazil
Date of birth 17 June 1999
Age 27 years
Height 1.87 m
Weight 80 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 5

Season statistics

24 Matches
0 Goals
0 Assists
5 Yellow cards
0 Red cards
56.0 Rating

Recent matches · last 5

W L D L W

Trophy cabinet · 2 won

Serie A – logo
Serie A 2×

Clubs and national teams · 1

  1. VfL Wolfsburg - club crest
    VfL Wolfsburg
    Jul 2025 – Jun 2030 #5

The career of Vinicius de Souza Costa so far

Vinicius de Souza Costa's career began at Flamengo RJ U20. He moved to Flamengo in 2019, to Sheffield United in 2023 for €12m and then to VfL Wolfsburg in 2025 for €15m, among 8 recorded transfers in total. He has won 4 trophies, including Serie A. He currently plays for VfL Wolfsburg.

Career history · 8 transfers

  1. 2025
    Sheffield United VfL Wolfsburg
    €15,000,000 5 July 2025
  2. 2023
    Lommel SK Sheffield United
    €12,000,000 9 Aug 2023
  3. 2023
    Espanyol Lommel SK
    30 June 2023
  4. 2022
    Lommel SK Espanyol
    8 July 2022
  5. 2022
    Mechelen Lommel SK
    30 June 2022
  6. 2021
    Lommel SK Mechelen
    1 July 2021
  7. 2020
    Flamengo Lommel SK
    €2,500,000 5 October 2020
  8. 2019
    Flamengo RJ Under-20s Flamengo
    31 August 2019

Frequently asked questions about Vinicius de Souza Costa

What team does Vinicius de Souza Costa play for?

Vinicius de Souza Costa plays for VfL Wolfsburg.

What position does Vinicius de Souza Costa play?

Vinicius de Souza Costa plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.

How old is Vinicius de Souza Costa?

Vinicius de Souza Costa is 27 years old, born on 17 June 1999.

How tall is Vinicius de Souza Costa?

Vinicius de Souza Costa is 1.87 m (6′2″) tall.

Where is Vinicius de Souza Costa from?

Vinicius de Souza Costa is from Brazil.

Which teams has Vinicius de Souza Costa played for?

Vinicius de Souza Costa has played for Flamengo RJ U20, Flamengo, Lommel SK, Mechelen, Espanyol, Sheffield United and VfL Wolfsburg.

What shirt number does Vinicius de Souza Costa wear?

Vinicius de Souza Costa wears shirt number 5 for VfL Wolfsburg.

When did Vinicius de Souza Costa join VfL Wolfsburg?

Vinicius de Souza Costa joined VfL Wolfsburg from Sheffield United on 5 July 2025 for a fee of €15m.