Costinha

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Rating

Caps

Goals

Life

1974

Clubs

A.D. Machico, AS Monaco, FC Porto

Honours

Hall of Fame

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The combative defensive midfielder was a crucial enforcer, famously scoring the goal that knocked Manchester United out of the Champions League for Porto in 2004. Career record: 53 caps and 2 goals for Portugal; club career at A.D. Machico, AS Monaco, FC Porto; honours include Hall of Fame.

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Around Costinha in the almanac

One rank above: Álvaro Magalhães at #23.

One rank below: Fábio Coentrão at #25.

Portugal's editorial top five: Cristiano Ronaldo · Eusébio · Luís Figo · Mário Coluna · Deco.