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Costinha, Portugal footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

Costinha
Costinha
Portugal
1 December 1974
midfielder
Costinha , known as Costinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɔʃˈtiɲɐ]), is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He was also a manager.

Best known for his tackling and positioning, as well as his athleticism, stamina and workrate, he played for clubs in Portugal, France, Russia, Spain and Italy. He won eight trophies with Porto, including the 2004 Champions League.

Costinha played more than 50 times with Portugal, appearing with the national team in one World Cup and two European Championships and being part of the squad that reached the final in Euro 2004. After retiring, he worked as a manager for Beira-Mar, Paços Ferreira, Académica and Nacional.

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📋 Profile & Career

: Costinha in 2012
⚽ Personal information:
Full name: Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa
Date of birth: (1974-12-01) 1 December 1974 (age 51)
Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position: Defensive midfielder
⚽ Youth career:
1987–1993: Oriental
⚽ Senior career*:
Years: Team Apps (Gls)
1993–1995: Oriental 32 (3)
1995–1996: Machico 30 (5)
1996–1997: Nacional 30 (4)
1997–2001: Monaco 84 (3)
2001–2005: Porto 109 (13)
2005–2006: Dynamo Moscow 10 (0)
2006–2007: Atlético Madrid 24 (0)
2007–2010: Atalanta 1 (0)
Total: 320 (28)
⚽ International career:
1998–2006: Portugal 53 (2)
⚽ Managerial career:
2013: Beira-Mar
2013: Paços Ferreira
2016–2017: Académica
2017–2019: Nacional
2021: Nacional

📼 Match Highlights Videos

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Channel Image Costinha⚡Welcome to Brighton | Best Defensive Skills & Goals
2 weeks ago • 414 views
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8:22
Channel Image Costinha - OLYMPIACOS FC 25/26
11 days ago • 132 views
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4:12
Channel Image Meet new Brighton signing, Costinha!
3 hours ago • 980 views
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3:00
Channel Image COSTINHA ● FC Porto ● Goals & Skills
7 years ago • 7.39K views
Estimated Revenue • $21

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3:35
Channel Image Costinha | Best Moments | Welcome To Brighton
3 weeks ago • 166 views
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Channel Image "Mourinho Blocked My Car" - Costinha Tells Mourinho Story
6 years ago • 651.82K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,825

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3:33
Channel Image COSTINHA Best moments - Portuguese National Team
16 years ago • 4.97K views
Estimated Revenue • $14

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Channel Image ​Costinha. "Treinei-me no Monaco com nome falso e nacionalidade argentina"
2 years ago • 55.75K views
Estimated Revenue • $156

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Channel Image Costinha - Best Moments
3 years ago • 29.87K views
Estimated Revenue • $84

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0:51
Channel Image Golo da jornada - Costinha (Liga 22/23 #3)
3 years ago • 3.89K views
Estimated Revenue • $11

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Channel Image Costinha penalty miss ... Pure ecstacy
16 years ago • 433 views
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Channel Image Goal | Golo Costinha: Portimonense 0-(2) Rio Ave (Liga 22/23 #27)
3 years ago • 1.29K views
Estimated Revenue • $4

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Brighton sign defender Costinha from Olympiacos - BBC

  • ✐ BBC
  • Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:19:05 GMT

Brighton in talks to sign Olympiacos right-back Costinha for around £11million - The Athletic - The New York Times

Albion confirm right-back signing as transfer window opens - The Argus

  • ✐ The Argus
  • Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:16:59 GMT

Brighton confirm signing of Costinha from Olympiacos - TribalFootball

Brighton confirm Costinha signing for £11m from Olympiacos - WeAreBrighton.com

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Brighton transfer rumours: Costinha - BBC

  • ✐ BBC
  • Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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Gossip: Brighton in talks to sign Costinha - AOL.com

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  • Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

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