title: Michel Acosta
text: # Michel Acosta
  
  David Michel Acosta Márquez (born 14 February 1988) is a Uruguayan footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Atenas.
  
  ## Career
  
  Acosta started his professional career playing with his local city team Paysandú F.C. in 2005.
  
  On 23 July 2013, he signed a contract with Cypriot side AEK Kouklia.
  
  ## International career
  
  Acosta played for the Uruguay U17 team at the 2005 South American Under-17 Football Championship held in Venezuela. Uruguay went on to qualify for the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship held in Peru and Acosta was selected for the squad to play in the tournament. Uruguay finished at the bottom of their group with 0 points.
  
  