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Ricardo Miguel Moreira da Costa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁiˈkaɾðu ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born 16 May 1981) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender but occasionally as a full-back. He is the current manager of Liga Portugal 2 club Feirense. After making his senior debut with Porto (where he was only a reserve), he went on to play in Germany, France, Spain, Qatar, Greece and Switzerland, mainly spending several years with Valencia in the third country. Over ten seasons, he amassed Primeira Liga totals of 165 matches and seven goals. A Portugal international since 2005, Costa represented the nation in three World Cups and Euro 2012.

Quick facts about Ricardo Costa

  • Full name: Ricardo Costa
  • Born: 1981-05-16
  • Nationality: Portugal
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q154390

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Who is Ricardo Costa?

Ricardo Miguel Moreira da Costa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁiˈkaɾðu ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born 16 May 1981) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender but occasionally as a full-back.

What nationality is Ricardo Costa?

Ricardo Costa is Portugal.

When was Ricardo Costa born?

Ricardo Costa was born on 1981-05-16.

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