Paulo Costinha
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Paulo Rebelo Costinha Castro (born 22 September 1973 in Braga
), known as Costinha, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
After a short abroad stint with CD Tenerife
, appearing rarely for the Segunda División
side, he joined Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses in 2006–07, being only a starter in his first season, as he lost his position after the January 2007 arrival of Brazil
ian Júlio César
, being definitely released in the 2009 summer without any further league appearances, and retiring shortly after, aged nearly 36.
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
, playing in three matches out of six as the national side finished in fourth place
.
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 matches (five goals conceded).
Braga
Braga , a city in the Braga Municipality in northwestern Portugal, is the capital of the Braga District, the oldest archdiocese and the third major city of the country. Braga is the oldest Portuguese city and one of the oldest Christian cities in the World...
), known as Costinha, is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Costinha, a product of Boavista Futebol Clube's youth system, went on to represent top division giants Futebol Clube do Porto and Sporting Clube de Portugal, (being mostly a backup player), as well as União Desportiva de Leiria, where he established himself in the top level.After a short abroad stint with CD Tenerife
CD Tenerife
Club Deportivo Tenerife, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, in Tenerife . Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, with a 24,000-seat capacity.-History:Club Deportivo Tenerife was founded in...
, appearing rarely for the Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
side, he joined Clube de Futebol Os Belenenses in 2006–07, being only a starter in his first season, as he lost his position after the January 2007 arrival of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Júlio César
Júlio César Jacobi
Júlio César Jacobi , known as Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Granada CF in Spain on loan from S.L. Benfica in the Portuguese first division, as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
, being definitely released in the 2009 summer without any further league appearances, and retiring shortly after, aged nearly 36.
International career
Costinha represented PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
, playing in three matches out of six as the national side finished in fourth place
Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
.
Previously, he appeared in all the games at the 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship
1993 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in Australia for second time from 5 to 20 March 1993. The 1993 championship was the 9th contested. The tournament took place in five venues: Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide....
in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, with the under-20s
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
losing all three group stage matches (five goals conceded).