Diego Costa selects Messi, Kane and others to build his perfect striker

Former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa outlined the components of his "perfect" striker in a GOAL "Perfect Player" challenge, assigning legendary names to specific attributes.

He chose Lionel Messi for intelligence and Brazil legend Ronaldo for finishing, selected Harry Kane for long shots, Didier Drogba for strength, Hulk for pace and Neymar for dribbling.

For mentality, Costa named himself as the benchmark, referencing the ferocious, confrontational style that defined his career and the role he played during his spells in London and Madrid, where he won two Premier League titles and two La Liga trophies.

Now a free agent after his contract with Gremio ended over a year ago, the veteran’s selections were presented as a blend of respect for the game’s technical evolution and a reminder of the grit he says helped secure silverware.

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