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Joao Costa

Joao Paulo Santos da Costa (born 2 February 1996), sometimes known as Andorinha, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spanish club Granada CF.

Club Career

Born in Barcelos, Braga District, Costa joined FC Porto's youth system at the age of 10. On 3 October 2015, he made his debut as a senior with the reserves, in a 2–0 away win against S.C. Olhanense for the LigaPro. He added a further six appearances during the season, as they achieved the feat of being the first B team to win the championship.

On 11 September 2016, in the 94th minute of the league fixture against F.C. Penafiel, Costa scored to help the hosts earn one point after the 2–2 draw. On 29 November, he remained on the bench for the first team during a 0–0 home draw to C.F. Belenenses in the group stage of the Taca da Liga.

Costa went on to serve two loans subsequently, his first being with Gil Vicente F.C. still in the second tier. Afterwards, he joined Spanish Segunda Division B club FC Cartagena.

Joao Costa News

6 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al-Hilalvs.Al Ettifaq
Al Ettifaq will be the next team to try and end Al-Hilal's unbeaten Saudi Pro League record when the two collide at the Kingdom Arena on Friday evening.
2 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Nacionalvs.Santa Clara
Nacional and Santa Clara bring round 11 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga to an end when they go head to head at the Estadio da Madeira on Tuesday.
18 September 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Al Ettifaqvs.Al-Nassr
Al Ettifaq will put their perfect record in the 2024-25 Saudi Pro League season on the line on Friday night when they welcome Al-Nassr to the Al Ettifaq Club Stadium for a gameweek four showdown.
14 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Santa Claravs.Porto
Primeira Liga returnees Santa Clara play host to Porto in Friday's gameweek two league meeting at Estadio de Sao Miguel.
20 July 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
FK Kosicevs.Roma
Roma will kick off their preparations for the 2024-25 campaign with a friendly against Slovakian outfit FK Kosice on Monday evening.
30 August 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
How Portugal could line up against the Republic of Ireland
Portugal prepare for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier with the Republic of Ireland without several of their Euro 2020 contingent for various reasons.
13 May 2021
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: SC Farense vs. Tondela - prediction, team news, lineups
With two games of the domestic season left to play, SC Farense will look to break out of the bottom two of the Primeira Liga table on Saturday, as they welcome Tondela.
28 December 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Diego Costa 'asks to leave Atletico Madrid in January'
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has reportedly asked to leave Atletico Madrid in the January transfer window. The Spaniard has made only seven appearances for the club this season and has fallen behind new arrival Luis Suarez and club-record signing Joao Felix. Journalist Tancredi Palmeri has claimed that the 32-year-old has requested to leave the club in January, despite having only six months left on his current contract.
19 October 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Result: Deflected Jimenez strike sees Wolves past Leeds and up to sixth
Raul Jimenez 's deflected strike clinched Wolves a 1-0 win at Leeds and catapulted them up to sixth place in the Premier League table. The Mexico striker's tame second-half effort wrong-footed Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier after hitting Kalvin Phillips on the head to seal his side's third league win of the season.
28 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
European roundup: Luis Suarez scores twice on Atletico Madrid debut in rout
Debutant Luis Suarez wasted no time in making his mark at Atletico Madrid as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a day to forget. Suarez came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining, and Atletico leading 3-0, to announce himself in style three days after his arrival from Barcelona with two goals in a 6-1 rout of Granada.
27 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
European roundup: Luis Suarez stars on Atletico debut, Bayern suffer shock defeat
Debutant Luis Suarez wasted no time in making his mark at Atletico Madrid as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a day to forget. Suarez came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining, and Atletico leading 3-0, to announce himself in style three days after his arrival from Barcelona with two goals in a 6-1 rout of Granada.
27 September 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
European roundup: Luis Suarez scores twice on Atletico Madrid debut in rout
Debutant Luis Suarez wasted no time in making his mark at Atletico Madrid as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich suffered a day to forget. Suarez came off the bench with 20 minutes remaining, and Atletico leading 3-0, to announce himself in style three days after his arrival from Barcelona with two goals in a 6-1 rout of Granada.
14 August 2020
talksport.com
Dayot Upamecano: Why Arsenal and Tottenham will both be full of regret watching 'formidable' RB Leipzig defender
If you were watching the game last night and wondering where you'd heard the name 'Dayot Upamecano', it was probably those endless links to Arsenal last summer.
27 June 2020
goal.com
Atlético Madrid v Deportivo Alavés Match Report, 27/06/2020, Primera División
Saul Niguez and Diego Costa struck as Atletico Madrid overcame a slow start to see off Alaves in LaLiga.
18 June 2020
goal.com
Partey reacts to emphatic Atletico Madrid victory over Osasuna
Los Rojiblancos bagged all three points in the Basque country which put them back in the top four
13 June 2020
goal.com
Atletico Madrid strikers Costa and Morata cannot currently play together, admits Simeone
The Argentine manager could use Marcos Llorente in attack because he is wary of playing his two Spain international forwards in the same XI
17 February 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
Diego Costa trains with Atletico Madrid squad ahead of Liverpool match
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has trained with his teammates ahead of the club's meeting with Liverpool at Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday. The Reds return to the ground for the first time since winning the Champions League trophy in May and could have to face a fit again Costa. According to Sky Sports News, the former Chelsea player could be fit enough to play a part on Tuesday after recovering from surgery for a slipped disk in his back.
17 February 2020
goal.com
Liverpool boss Klopp sees similarities with Atletico Madrid's Simeone
The German manager believes he and his Argentine counterpart have battled for little reward in years gone by
16 February 2020
sportsmole.co.uk
How Atletico Madrid could line up against Liverpool
Atletico Madrid will welcome European champions Liverpool to the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday night for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. Diego Simeone's side, who have reached two Champions League and three Europa League finals in the last 10 years, have only won one of their last seven matches in all competitions.
13 February 2020
goal.com
Atletico Madrid boosted by Morata return ahead of Liverpool clash
With the Champions League last-16 clash on the horizon, the return of the Spanish striker comes at a crucial time for Diego Simeone's side
11 February 2020
talksport.com
Atletico Madrid handed injury boost ahead of Liverpool Champions League clash with Diego Costa, Alvaro Morata and Joao Felix set to return
Atletico Madrid could have some of their star names back from injury in time for their clash with Liverpool next week. Check out all the LIVE commentaries coming up on talkSPORT, below...
8 February 2020
goal.com
Atlético Madrid v Granada Match Report, 08/02/2020, Primera División
Angel Correa scored his fourth LaLiga goal of the season and Atletico Madrid's first in four league games as they beat Granada at home.
6 February 2020
talksport.com
Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa showing ‘incredible desire’ to face Liverpool in Champions League knockout clash
Diego Costa has made a surprise return to Atletico Madrid training with the sole intention of making a Champions League comeback against Liverpool
31 January 2020
goal.com
Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Lemar included in Atletico Madrid squad for Real Madrid clash
Atletico Madrid re-signed Yannick Carrasco on Friday and have included him in their squad for this weekend's showdown with Real Madrid
22 October 2019
goal.com
Atlético Madrid v Bayer Leverkusen Match Report, 22/10/2019, UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid were not at their best, but Alvaro Morata's goal was enough to seal a win over Bayer Leverkusen.
1 October 2019
goal.com
Lokomotiv Moskva v Atlético Madrid Match Report, 01/10/2019, UEFA Champions League
Portuguese forward Joao Felix scored the opening goal as Atletico Madrid recorded a workmanlike victory away to Lokomotiv.
28 September 2019
espnfc.com
Ramos 7/10, Hazard 4/10 as Real stifle rivals Atleti in goalless draw
Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid's 0-0 draw with derby rivals Atletico Madrid, including an underwhelming effort from Eden Hazard. This was neither a classic Madrid derby nor a vintage performance from Los Blancos, but there will be plenty to cheer for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane despite a 0-0 draw.
24 September 2019
goal.com
Atletico Madrid news: Joao Felix, Diego Costa and Alvaro Morata to form La Liga's newest attacking trident
The trio could play together for the first time in an attempt to fire their way to a first Spanish league title since 2014
5 September 2019
goal.com
La Liga transfer news: Atletico Madrid to continue pursuit of Valencia's Rodrigo Moreno in January
Diego Simeone believes that the forward has all the necessary attributes to seamlessly slide into Los Colchoneros' tactical set-up
5 September 2019
goal.com
Atletico Madrid have closed the gap on Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga - Diego Forlan
The club's former feels his old side are in good shape for a La Liga title challenge in 2019-20 as they have closed the gap on the favourites
1 August 2019
goal.com
MLS All-Stars v Atlético Madrid Match Report, 01/08/2019, MLS All-Star
Marcos Llorente, Joao Felix and Diego Costa scored to preserve Atletico Madrid's unbeaten pre-season.