How many caps did Rui Costa win for Portugal?

Rui Costa won 94 caps for Portugal, scoring 26 goals.

Which clubs did Rui Costa play for?

S.L. Benfica (1990–1994), AD Fafe (1990–1991), ACF Fiorentina (1994–2001), AC Milan (2001–2006), S.L. Benfica (2006–2008).

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

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Rui Costa #7 of Portugal's 33 greatest players of all time.

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07 / Portugal · 1993–2004

Rui Costa

CAM playmakercreator

Caps · Portugal

Goals · Portugal

Life

1972

Clubs

S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan

Editorial rank of 33 for Portugal

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The 'Maestro' graced Serie A with his elegant playmaking, a true číslo 10 whose creative genius unlocked defences for Fiorentina and AC Milan. Career record: 94 caps and 26 goals for Portugal; club career at S.L. Benfica, ACF Fiorentina, AC Milan.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q190608

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Career record

1990–1994	S.L. Benfica
1990–1991	AD Fafe
1994–2001	ACF Fiorentina
2001–2006	AC Milan
2006–2008	S.L. Benfica
Portugal	94 caps, 26 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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Portugal legends whose careers overlapped Costa's

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Around Costa in the almanac

One rank above: Pepe at #6.

One rank below: Bernardo Silva at #8.

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

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