Rui Costa: Biography, Facts and Career
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Rui Manuel César Costa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁuj ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born 29 March 1972) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who is the 34th president of sports club Benfica. Costa spent the majority of his football career with Benfica in Portugal and Fiorentina and AC Milan in Italy. In a top-flight career spanning 17 years, he won several trophies, including one Primeira Liga title, one Taça de Portugal, one Serie A title, three Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League and one UEFA Super Cup. A Portuguese international, he amassed 94 caps and scored 26 goals for A Seleção and represented the country in three UEFA European Championships and one FIFA World Cup. Costa usually played as an attacking midfielder and was particularly known for his excellent technique, playmaking ability, and eye for goal from midfield. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and one of Portugal's best players of all time. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 as one of the 125 greatest living football players.
Quick facts about Rui Costa
- Full name: Rui Costa
- Born: 1972-03-29
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q190608
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Who is Rui Costa?
Rui Manuel César Costa (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʁuj ˈkɔʃtɐ]; born 29 March 1972) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who is the 34th president of sports club Benfica. Costa spent the majority of his football career with Benfica in Portugal and Fiorentina and AC Milan in Italy.
What nationality is Rui Costa?
Rui Costa is Portugal.
When was Rui Costa born?
Rui Costa was born on 1972-03-29.
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