Ex-Bayern Munich and Brazil winger plans to make "exclusive content" on OnlyFans

Costa, 33, recently joined Sydney FC in Australia, having previously played Champions League football and represented Brazil at international tournaments.

Now, the winger has created an OnlyFans account, which he describes as a “partnership” with the online platform. The website is sometimes used by athletes to share content with their closest fans - but gained notoriety as a home for explicit adult content.

Costa said: “I decided to join OnlyFans because I believe in the company’s credibility and potential for global reach. Together, this partnership has everything to be very interesting and successful.

“The segment in which OnlyFans seeks to have athletes as brand ambassadors greatly impacts the market, and I am more than happy to be part of it, especially as one of the pioneers in the soccer segment.

“As an OnlyFans creator, I will create exclusive content for my fans that they won’t be able to see on any other social media, and it will make a great difference. I hope this partnership will be lasting and I can make my fans happy with my content.”

An inreasing number of athletes have joined OnlyFans in the past few years - including former professional golfer Paige Spiranac and boxer Tony Bellew. The only other footballer known to be making content on the platform is ex-Charlton Athletic player Madelene Wright. She was released from the club after being filmed allegedly inhaling balloons and drinking champagne behind the wheel of a Range Rover.