Costinha
Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa , 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. Wikipedia
| Complete name | Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa |
| Nationality | Portugal |
| Birth date | 01.12.1974 (age 51) |
| Country of birth | Portugal |
| City of birth | Lissabon |
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| Team | First | Last | Matches | W | D | L | %W | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.07.2021 | 15.05.2022 | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 41 | 51 | |
| 19.11.2017 | 16.05.2019 | 40 | 8 | 8 | 24 | 20 | 32 | |
| 06.08.2016 | 21.05.2017 | 33 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 42 | 48 | |
| 20.08.2013 | 28.08.2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Who is Brighton signing Costinha?
Yahoo4 hours
Costinha, full name Joao Pedro Loureiro da Costa, joins Brighton as a result of extensive data analysis and scouting from the club's impressive recruitment model
Brighton confirm the signing of £8m defender
Yahoo10 hours
Brighton confirm the signing of £8m defenderBrighton Complete Costinha Signing as Defensive Depth IncreasesBrighton have confirmed the signing of Costinha from Olympiacos, with the right back committing his future to the club by agreeing a five year
Could Costinha signing solve a long-term problem?
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Story by[BBC]It's been a while coming but in Costinha Brighton have signed a player who they hope will solve a troublesome area over the last five years.In 2020 Joel Veltman signed from Ajax and has made nearly 200 appearances for the Seagulls
'I want to feel the fans are happy with me' - Costinha
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New Brighton signing Costinha says he wants to help the club "fight for titles".The 26-year-old right-back has arrived for around £11m on a five-year deal from Olympiakos where he won both the Greek league and cup
Costinha: Brighton sign defender from Olympiacos
BBC Sport1 days
Brighton have signed Portuguese defender Costinha on a five-year contract from Olympiacos.The Seagulls are understood to have paid about £11m for the 26-year-old right-back
Brighton sign defender Costinha from Olympiacos
Yahoo1 days
Story byCostinha has played in the Champions League and Europa League for Olympiacos [Getty Images]Brighton have signed Portuguese defender Costinha on a five-year contract from Olympiacos
Report: Brighton pushing to sign defender in £11m deal
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Report: Brighton pushing to sign defender in £11m dealBrighton Target Costinha as Right Back Search IntensifiesBrighton & Hove Albion are advancing talks to sign Olympiacos right back Costinha, with The Athletic reporting that discussions are centred

























