How many caps did Jorge Costa win for Portugal?

Jorge Costa won 50 caps for Portugal, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Jorge Costa play for?

F.C. Penafiel (1990–1991), FC Porto (1990–2005), C.S. Marítimo (1991–1992), Charlton Athletic (2001–2002), Standard Liège (2005–2006).

Where does Jorge Costa rank among Portugal's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Jorge Costa #28 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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28 / Portugal · 1995–2002

Jorge Costa

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Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1971–2025

Clubs

FC Porto, C.S. Marítimo, Charlton Athletic

#28

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A no-nonsense centre-back and captain of Porto's 2004 Champions League winning team, he epitomized grit and defensive steel. Career record: 50 caps and 2 goals for Portugal; club career at FC Porto, C.S. Marítimo, Charlton Athletic.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q465049

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Career record

1990–1991	F.C. Penafiel
1990–2005	FC Porto
1991–1992	C.S. Marítimo
2001–2002	Charlton Athletic
2005–2006	Standard Liège
Portugal	50 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Portugal checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Portugal checked 4 October 2026

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Around Costa in the almanac

One rank above: Álvaro Magalhães at #27.

One rank below: Manuel Bento at #29.

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

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