Paulo Costinha Explained
| Paulo Costinha |
| Fullname: | Paulo Rebelo Costinha Castro |
| Birth Date: | 22 September 1973[1] |
| Birth Place: | Braga, Portugal |
| Position: | Goalkeeper |
| Youthyears1: | 1984–1988 |
| Youthyears2: | 1988–1992 |
| Youthclubs1: | Braga |
| Youthclubs2: | Boavista |
| Years1: | 1992–1993 |
| Years2: | 1993–1997 |
| Years3: | 1997–1999 |
| Years4: | 1999–2000 |
| Years5: | 2000–2006 |
| Years6: | 2006–2009 |
| Clubs6: | Belenenses |
| Caps1: | 0 |
| Caps2: | 76 |
| Caps3: | 2 |
| Caps4: | 9 |
| Caps5: | 118 |
| Caps6: | 33 |
| Totalcaps: | 238 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Goals5: | 0 |
| Goals6: | 0 |
| Totalgoals: | 0 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1993 |
| Nationalyears2: | 1993–1995 |
| Nationalyears3: | 1996 |
| Nationalteam2: | Portugal U21 |
| Nationalteam3: | Portugal U23 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 5 |
| Nationalcaps2: | 15 |
| Nationalcaps3: | 4 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 0 |
| Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
| Nationalgoals3: | 0 |
Paulo Rebelo Costinha Castro (born 22 September 1973), known as Costinha, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He appeared in 229 Primeira Liga matches in 16 seasons, mainly with União de Leiria (six years) and Sporting CP (four).
Club career
Costinha was born in Braga. A product of Boavista FC's youth system,[2] he went on to represent Primeira Liga clubs FC Porto and Sporting CP – being mostly a backup[3] – as well as U.D. Leiria, where he established himself in the top flight.[4] [5]
After a short abroad stint with Spain's CD Tenerife, appearing rarely for the Segunda División team,[6] Costinha joined C.F. Os Belenenses from Leiria for the 2006–07 season. He only was a starter in his first year as he lost his position after the January 2007 arrival of Brazilian Júlio César,[7] [8] being definitely released in the summer of 2009 without any further league appearances and retiring shortly after, aged 35.[3]
International career
Costinha represented Portugal at the 1996 Summer Olympics, playing three matches out of six as the national side finished in fourth place.[9] Previously, he appeared in all the games at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship in Australia, with the under-20s losing all three group-stage fixtures (five goals conceded).[10]
Post-retirement
After retiring, Costinha settled in Leiria where he opened a tobacco shop. He also worked as a player agent and in a football academy.[11] [2]
Honours
Sporting CP
1994–95[12]
1995[13]
Porto
1997–98, 1998–99[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: Paulo Costinha. Eurosport. 27 January 2023.
- News: Deu nega ao país dos cangurus em prol do sonho da Academia. He rejected land of kangaroos for the sake of dream of Academy. Diário de Notícias. Bruno. Pires. pt. 30 April 2017. 27 January 2023.
- Web site: 30 atletas que jogaram nos dois lados do Clássico. 30 athletes who played on both sides of the Classic. Mais Futebol. pt. 27 January 2023.
- News: U. Leiria contrata Costinha e Tiago por três temporadas. U. Leiria sign Costinha and Tiago for three seasons. Record. pt. 10 June 2000. 27 January 2023.
- Web site: "Se jogasse sempre assim Costinha voltava a um grande", diz treinador do Gil Vicente. "If he always played like this Costinha would return to one of the greats", says Gil Vicente manager. Mais Futebol. pt. 22 April 2001. 27 January 2023.
- News: Roberto, a un partido del mejor debut de un portero del Tenerife en Segunda. Roberto, one match away from making best debut of a Tenerife goalkeeper in Segunda. El Día. es. 10 December 2013. 27 January 2023.
- Web site: Belenenses: Cândido Costa e Evandro de regresso, Costinha de fora. Belenenses: Cândido Costa and Evandro return, Costinha out. Mais Futebol. pt. 6 April 2008. 29 January 2018.
- News: Costinha: "Ninguém gosta de ficar de fora". Costinha: "Nobody likes to be left out". Record. pt. 6 November 2008. 29 January 2018.
- Web site: Portugal-Brasil: o pesadelo das Olimpíadas de 96 segundo Ronaldo e Bebeto. Portugal-Brazil: the nightmare of the 96 Olympics according to Ronaldo and Bebeto. Mais Futebol. pt. 27 March 2003. 27 January 2023.
- News: Portugal no Mundial Sub-20: quem, quando e onde? Um guia para a competição. Portugal at the Under-20 World Cup: who, when and where? A guide for the competition. Observador. Bruno. Roseiro. pt. 20 May 2017. 27 January 2023.
- News: Costinha está entre os patrocinadores. Costinha among the sponsors. Record. pt. 12 April 2013. 27 January 2023.
- News: «Táctica do pirilau» hipoteca aspirações insulares. "Wiener tactic" thwarts islanders' aspirations. Record. pt. 10 June 2001. 16 April 2024.
- Web site: Histórico da Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Supercup Cândido de Oliveira all-time record. Portuguese Football Federation. pt. 10. 11 August 2012. 16 April 2024.
