Costinha

BHA

• #20 • Right Back

Costinha

BHA

• #20 • Right Back

Nationality

Portugal

Position

Role

Overlapping Full Back

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 26, 2000 (26)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'11"

Weight

168 lb

Club

Brighton

League

Premier League

Ranking

Premier League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

215/362

Impact score

4.9

351/362

Defender rank

101st

101/134

All rank

250th

250/362

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Defender rank

434th

434/645

All rank

1084th

1,084/1,701

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Premier League

Overall

92nd/134 DEF

Passing

96th/134 DEF

61.3

Crossing

19th/79 DEF

66.9

Ball Carrying

50th/96 DEF

60.5

1 V 1 Defending

121st/125 DEF

Positioning

84th/128 DEF

64.4

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Premier League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Premier League

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Sep 13, 1:00pm UTC

Coventry City

Brighton

The Coventry Building Society Arena

Sep 19, 2:00pm UTC

Brighton

Arsenal

The American Express Community Stadium

The American Express Community Stadium

News

Aug 24, 2026

Nearly scores on debut

Costinha generated two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-0 victory over Aston Villa.

Analysis: Costinha made his first Premier League appearance in Sunday's 4-0 win over Aston Villa, coming off the bench and nearly scoring when his powerful effort struck the post. The right-back made an encouraging impact in limited action and should provide another option on the right side of the defense. With European competition adding to the schedule this season, Costinha could benefit from squad rotation and earn more opportunities as the campaign progresses.

Jun 15, 2026

Joins Brighton on five-year deal

Costinha signed with Brighton from Olympiacos on a five-year contract through June 2031 for undisclosed terms, the club announced.

Analysis: Costinha made 74 appearances for Olympiacos after joining in 2024, establishing himself as a key figure in the Greek side both domestically and in European competition. The 26-year-old Portuguese right-back is known for his defensive reliability, energy down the right flank and growing comfort in possession, having developed through the academy system in Portugal before breaking into senior football with Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga. Coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed his delight at the signing, highlighting his defensive capabilities, intensity and understanding of the club's values as key factors behind the decision. "Costinha is a player we have followed closely for some time. He has the defensive capabilities, intensity and understanding of what we value and we feel he will be an excellent addition to the squad. He is also comfortable in and out of possession of the ball and will add competition at right-back, alongside our existing options." Costinha has also represented Portugal at youth level from the under-18 through to the under-21 side.