Espanho Da Costa Class: Senior Hometown: Luanda, Angola High School: Westside HS Last College: Houston Community College Height / Weight: 5-10 / 154 Position: MF Club Team: Texas Premier Football Club

2007: Da Costa became a fixture on the field for WT in 2007, playing in 17 of 20 matches. His only goal of the season came against #13-ranked Midwestern State on Sept. 21 in a 3-1 loss to the Mustangs. On the season, Da Costa added two assists to finish with four points.

2006: Played in all 19 matches and started in eight for the Buffs. Da Costa scored his first career goal a 7-0 victory over St. Mary's on Sept. 11. His fourth goal of the season was the game-winner over #18-ranked Incarnate Word on Oct. 22 in the 29th minute. For the season, Da Costa took 15 shots, seven on goal.

2005: Attended Houston Community College. High School: Graduated from Westside HS (Angola). Captained his team in addition to being named all-District first team and the Outstanding Student Athlete.

Major: Da Costa is a Computer Science major at WT.

Personal: Da Costa is the son of Jose and Francisca Da Costa, and has two siblings: Karina and Eueemio.