Jorge Costa
Jorge Paulo Costa Almeida
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Who is this?
Jorge Paulo Costa Almeida (14 October 1971 – 5 August 2025) was a Portuguese professional football player and manager. Nicknamed Bicho (animal) and Tanque (tank) by his colleagues and fans for his aggressive and physical playing style as a central defender, he spent most of his career with Porto, being captain for several seasons and winning a total of 24 major titles, notably eight Primeira Liga championships and the 2004 Champions League. He also had brief spells in England with Charlton Athletic and in Belgium with Standard Liège. Having earned 50 caps for Portugal, Costa represented the nation at one World Cup and one European Championship. He also won the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship with the under-20 team. After retiring, he worked as a manager for several clubs as well as the Gabon national team. From June 2024 until his death, he was director of football at Porto.
Career
- 1971Born
- 1990Joined F.C. Penafiel
- 1990Joined FC Porto
- 1991Joined C.S. Marítimo
- 1991Joined Portugal national under-20 football team
- 1992Joined Portugal national under-21 football team
- 1995Joined Portugal men's national football team
- 2001Joined Charlton Athletic F.C.
- 2005Joined Standard Liège
- 2025Passed away
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Porto
- •Citizenship: Portugal
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Jose Mourinho's Champions League-winning Porto captain Jorge Costa dies following cardiac arrest
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The world of football mourns Jorge Costa, Porto captain who died suddenly aged 53
VIDEO: Jose Mourinho fights back tears as he mourns death of ex-Porto captain Jorge Costa with vow to only 'cry after' Fenerbahce's Champions League clash with Feyenoord
Jorge Costa dead at 53: Jose Mourinho's Champions League winning Porto captain passes away
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