Ribeiro Costa adds to two other big signings for the preseason for Downs, with Argentinian Junior Mendieta, 30, who had an outstanding campaign in 2022-23, having joined from Stellenbosch FC; and versatile Lesiba Nku, 27, signing from Marumo Gallants.
The Brazilian has played in Belgium for four seasons, mostly in the second tier Challenger Pro League. He spent the last two seasons at SK Beveren.
Ribeiro Costa did play eight games in the top flight Jupiler Pro League for Sporting Charleroi in the 2020-21 season.
Before moving to Belgium he turned out for Valenciennes FC in France's Ligue 2, having begun his career with Pinheiros-SC in Brazil.
Mamelodi Sundowns sign formerly Belgian-based Brazilian midfielder
Mamelodi Sundowns have announced 24-year-old Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ribeiro Costa as another high-profile signing ahead of the 2023-24 season.
Given the high standard of Downs' signings from South America in recent years, the club's fans will have high hopes of another classy arrival in Ribeiro Costa.
Sundowns tweeted, along with a slick video, on Thursday: “Brace yourselves Masandawana. Lucas Ribeiro Costa has joined the Yellow family. Join us in giving Costa a warm welcome to the squad.”
Ribeiro Costa adds to two other big signings for the preseason for Downs, with Argentinian Junior Mendieta, 30, who had an outstanding campaign in 2022-23, having joined from Stellenbosch FC; and versatile Lesiba Nku, 27, signing from Marumo Gallants.
The Brazilian has played in Belgium for four seasons, mostly in the second tier Challenger Pro League. He spent the last two seasons at SK Beveren.
Ribeiro Costa did play eight games in the top flight Jupiler Pro League for Sporting Charleroi in the 2020-21 season.
Before moving to Belgium he turned out for Valenciennes FC in France's Ligue 2, having begun his career with Pinheiros-SC in Brazil.