José Costa

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ИИ

José Costa is a retired Portuguese footballer who also had a successful career as a manager.

He began his professional career at Associação Académica de Coimbra, where he played from 1971 to 1978.

Costa enjoyed a successful spell at FC Porto from 1978 to 1985, winning multiple titles.

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Биография

Early Life

José Alberto Barroso Machado e Costa, known as José Costa, was born in Porto, Portugal. He began his football journey at a young age, making his professional debut with Associação Académica de Coimbra – O.A.F. in the Primeira Liga. His early career was marked by a significant contribution to the team, helping them achieve promotion back to the top tier after a relegation.

Playing Career

Costa's playing career spanned from 1971 to 1987, during which he played as a left winger and wing half. He had notable stints with several clubs, including FC Porto, where he formed a formidable attacking trio with Fernando Gomes and António Oliveira. His time at Porto was highlighted by winning six major titles, including two Primeira Liga championships, and he was named the Portuguese Footballer of the Year in 1979. Costa also represented the Portugal national team from 1978 to 1983, earning 12 caps and contributing to the team's efforts in international competitions.

Coaching Career

After retiring from professional football, Costa transitioned into coaching, leveraging his solid academic background in mechanical engineering. He began as an assistant coach for the national team and later took charge of youth sides. His coaching career included various roles, such as head coach of Académica and managing teams in the United States and Iran. Notably, he worked alongside Carlos Queiroz at multiple clubs and national teams, showcasing his adaptability and expertise in football management.

Legacy

Costa's legacy in football is marked by his contributions both on and off the pitch. He played a crucial role in the success of FC Porto during his playing days and continued to influence the sport through his coaching endeavors. His achievements, including being a runner-up in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, reflect his dedication to football and his impact on Portuguese football history.

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Карьера и клубы

Playing career

Club

Costa was born in Porto. Still as a junior, he made his professional – and Primeira Liga – debut with Académica de Coimbra, playing 12 first-team games in an eventual relegation and contributing with 18 and two goals in an immediate promotion back; he spent a portion of the summer of 1977 on loan with the Rochester Lancers of the North American Soccer League. After scoring a career-best ten goals in the 1977–78 season with the Students, Costa signed for FC Porto. A classic winger with an above-average physical condition – he practiced track and field and handball in his first club, S.C. Vila Real– he went on to form a formidable attacking trio in the club with Fernando Gomes and António Oliveira, being instrumental in the conquest of six major titles, including two national championships; he was voted the Portuguese Footballer of The Year in 1979, and also appeared as a substitute in the final of the 1983–84 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, lost against Juventus FC in Basel. The name of Costa was connected to the Verão Quente ("Hot summer") of 1980, when a group of 15 players, including António Lima Pereira, Oliveira, Octávio Machado, Jaime Pacheco, António Sousa and Gomes, suspended their club activity sympathizing with manager José Maria Pedroto and director of football Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, who had entered in "collision course" with chairman Américo de Sá. He still remained with the five a further five years but, after the consecutive emergence of Vermelhinho and…

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Coaching career

After retiring as a professional footballer Costa, who possessed a solid academic education (he completed a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Coimbra), embarked on a coaching career. He briefly acted as assistant to Juca in the national team, then took charge of its youth sides and also assisted the following national team manager, Carlos Queiroz. His first head coach experience was with former team Académica in the second division, remaining one season with the club. Costa again worked with Queiroz at Sporting, NY/NJ MetroStars, Nagoya Grampus Eight and the United Arab Emirates national team. In the late 1990s he returned to head coaching duties, consecutively managing F.C. Famalicão (second level), F.C. Vizela (third), Varzim SC (first) and G.D. Chaves (second). In 2005, Costa was hired to work in the United States for the "USA Seventeen Soccer Academy", as a technical director. He established himself in Santa Clara, California, assisting and technically supervising the various echelons of the academy. In July 2008, he was reunited with Queiroz as he joined the scouting department of the Portugal national team, working alongside Oceano da Cruz and English Julian Ward. In November 2011, Costa was appointed as head coach of Iran Pro League side Sanat Naft Abadan F.C. until the end of the season, replacing Gholam Hossein Peyrovani. In May 2012, after producing good results, his contract was extended for another year, but he eventually stepped down from his…

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