Hélder Costa

Benfica

On 11 August 2012, Costa made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2012–13 Segunda Liga match against Braga B where he played 72 minutes as a winger. His first professional goal came on 23 August 2013, in a 3–0 home win over Portimonense, one of eight that season including on 23 November in a 4–3 triumph against Oliveirense in which he was also sent off. On 25 January 2014, Costa debuted with Benfica in a 2013–14 Taça da Liga third round match against Gil Vicente, playing the final 13 minutes of the 1–0 win at the Estádio da Luz as a substitute for Miralem Sulejmani. He played no further part in the tournament, which Benfica went on to win. On 5 November 2014, he scored a hat-trick in the Segunda Liga with Benfica B against Olhanense in a 5–1 home win. Costa came through the Benfica academy in the same age group as fellow future Portugal internationals Ivan Cavaleiro and Bernardo Silva.

Deportivo (loan)

On 19 January 2015, Costa was loaned to La Liga's Deportivo de La Coruña until the end of the season. He made six appearances for the Galicians, all from the substitutes' bench.

Monaco (loan)

On 10 July 2015, Costa joined Ligue 1 club Monaco on a one-year loan. He was signed alongside Benfica teammates Cavaleiro and Silva. He scored his first goal in a Ligue 1 match on 8 November, opening a 3–1 loss away to Bordeaux. He also provided the assist for Kylian Mbappé's first-ever league goal for Monaco in a 3–1 victory against Troyes…

Portugal

Born in Angola, Costa started his international career in representing Portugal. He played for Portugal at the 2013 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, and although he did not score in the team's run to the semi-finals, he was named in the Team of the Tournament. Costa also represented Portugal at the 2014 Toulon Tournament. Costa received his first call-up to the senior Portugal squad ahead of the UEFA Nations League fixtures in October 2018. He made his senior international debut in a friendly against Scotland at Hampden Park on 14 October, in a 3–1 win in which he scored the opening goal. Portugal won the 2018–19 UEFA Nations League, but Costa was not called up for the final four tournament.

Angola

On 16 March 2021, Costa was called up to the Angola squad for matches in 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualification against the Gambia and Gabon. He was eligible as he had only played a friendly for Portugal. He made his debut in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier at home to Egypt on 12 November that year, scoring the opening goal of a 2–2 home draw. By doing so, he became the third footballer in history (behind Alfredo Di Stéfano and José Altafini) to score a goal on his debut for two different nations.

Costa has been deployed predominantly as a winger on either side of the pitch. A versatile player, he can also play as a forward, or even as an attacking midfielder. He usually utilizes his speed and technical ability for getting past opponents in one-on-one situations. He is also known for his skill, pace, trickery, flair, and creativity.

Club

As of match played 18 August 2024

International

Scores and results list Portugal or Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Costa goal.