This summer of 2025, Logan Costa, the Cape Verdean central defender playing for Villarreal CF in La Liga, experienced both highlights and a significant setback. After a promising start to the season with 2 goals in 32 appearances, he had established himself as a key player in the Yellow Submarine’s defense. His performance, including scoring the opening goal in a 4-0 win against Mallorca, marked a high point of his year.
However, his summer took a turn due to a severe injury. During a friendly match, Costa suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. This injury will keep him sidelined for several months, jeopardizing his participation in important competitions like the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Before the injury, several English Premier League clubs, including Brighton, showed interest in him, positioning this period as a potential turning point in his career despite the setback. Both Villarreal and his former club Toulouse have sent him their full support during this tough time.
Logan Costa still hopes to return by the 2026 World Cup, where Cape Verde is performing strongly in qualifiers. Between a promising start and a significant injury, his summer of 2025 is both a challenge and a critical phase in the career of this talented young defender.
