Costinha
BHA
Right Back
Possession Builder
Mar 26, 2000 (26)
Right
5'11"
168 lb
Active off bench
Costinha registered one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Liverpool. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
Analysis: Costinha came off the bench and played 84 minutes during Sunday's clash after an injury forced him on. The defender looked excellent in that role and could be in line for a run in the starting XI depending on the severity of the injury Ferdi Kadioglu suffered. Costinha would have some solid offensive upside if given a long run in the starting XI.
One clearance in 14-minute cameo
Costinha generated one clearance in Saturday's 3-0 win against Arsenal.
Analysis: Costinha came on for Ferdi Kadioglu in the 76th minute and made one clearance in 14 minutes of action as Brighton managed the closing stages of a comfortable 3-0 win over Arsenal. He delivered one inaccurate cross in his brief time on the pitch but was rarely called into defensive action as Arsenal failed to create any clear-cut chances in the final quarter-hour. Costinha has now featured five times as a substitute in Brighton's five Premier League fixtures this season.
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.
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.
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