Acosta started his career with Argentine side
Ferro (Argentina) where he made 170 league appearances and scored ten goals, helping them win their only two top flight titles. In 1991, Acosta signed for
FC St. Pauli in the German second division. In 1992, he signed for German third division club
SV Lurup. In 1993, he signed for
Lleida in the Spanish second division, helping them earn promotion to the Spanish
La Liga. In 1994, Acosta signed for Argentine second division team
Nueva Chicago. ==References==