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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 50)
Place of birth: Lisbon, Portugal
Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s): 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

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Channel Image COSTINHA ● FC Porto ● Goals & Skills
6 years ago • 7.01K views
Estimated Revenue • $20

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Channel Image 1993 94 Salzburg 1º frango do Costinha
16 years ago • 964 views
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Channel Image Manchester United 1-1 FC Porto
6 years ago • 106.01K views
Estimated Revenue • $297

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Channel Image Be Surprised by Costinha in 2024!
1 years ago • 5.55K views
Estimated Revenue • $16

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Channel Image "Mourinho Blocked My Car" - Costinha Tells Mourinho Story
5 years ago • 617.21K views
Estimated Revenue • $1,728

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Channel Image Manchester United 1 -1 Porto 2003/04 HD
4 years ago • 58.86K views
Estimated Revenue • $165

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Channel Image Entrevista COSTINHA | ex-jogador FC Porto | Universo Porto | Porto Canal | Parte 1
8 years ago • 21.01K views
Estimated Revenue • $59

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Channel Image This Porto Team SCARED Everyone
1 years ago • 1.1M views
Estimated Revenue • $3,092

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Channel Image Man Utd [4-3] Real Madrid -2003 (HD) •Ronaldo hattrick. •Beckham masterclass.
1 years ago • 2.08M views
Estimated Revenue • $5,832

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Channel Image EC 93/94: Austria Salzburg - Sporting Lissabon 3:0
17 years ago • 103.5K views
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Channel Image Champions League 2003/04 Final - Flash Interview Mourinho + Deco
14 years ago • 339.92K views
Estimated Revenue • $952

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📰 Google News (RSS)

I made Portugal debut with Cristiano Ronaldo but retired at 25 for new career and Jose Mourinho did not recognise me - talkSPORT

  • ✐ talkSPORT
  • Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

"Only the jealous don't love Ronaldo", Costinha praised the Portuguese - Telegrafi

  • ✐ Telegrafi
  • Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:53:17 GMT

Portugal 'a big footballing nation' and deserve to win Euros - Costinha - ESPN

  • ✐ ESPN
  • Sat, 09 Jul 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Costinha embarrassed in front of millions - Gainesville Sun

Ex-Porto Midfielder Costinha: “Inter Can’t Underestimate Porto, Remember They Eliminated Juventus From Champions League” - SempreInter.com

Primeira Liga XI of the season: The best of the best in Portugal’s top flight so far - portugoal.net

Costinha succeeds Fonseca at Paços de Ferreira - UEFA.com

  • ✐ UEFA.com
  • Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Costinha joins Olympiacos - Olympiacos.org

'Only the jealous don't love Ronaldo!' - Costinha reveals lengths Portugal star goes to for perfection - Goal.com

  • ✐ Goal.com
  • Wed, 10 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo dropped retirement bombshell after private chat at Man United - Manchester Evening News

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