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My Take
I have a soft spot for defenders who quietly become builders, and Ricardo Costa fits that mold perfectly. Born in Vila Nova de Gaia, the city famous for its port wine cellars, he spent his career as a dependable centre-back, occasionally filling in at full-back, before stepping into management with Feirense. What draws me to him is the trajectory: not a flashy star, but a steady professional who understood the game well enough to keep shaping it from the touchline. To me, that kind of longevity and commitment says more about real love for football than any highlight reel ever could.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricardo Costa
- Name (Japanese)
- リカルド・コスタ
- Reading
- りかるど・こすた
- Born
- May 16, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricardo Costa born?
Born May 16, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Ricardo Costa from?
Ricardo Costa is from Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal.
What does Ricardo Costa do?
Ricardo Costa works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ricardo Costa?
Ricardo Costa is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.