Rui Costa

About Rui Costa

From 1994 to 2001, he played for Fiorentina and was a member of the Portuguese national team from 1993 to 2004.

Rui Manuel César Costa OIH is a retired Portuguese professional soccer player. Considered to be one of the best midfielders in world football and one of the best Portuguese players in recent history, Costa has generally played in an attacking midfield position and is exceptional. Known for his superb technique, his ability to dribble and his eye to see the midfield goal. In 2004, he was named by Pelé in FIFA 100 as one of the 125 greatest footballers alive. With the nicknames "The Maestro" and "Il Musagete", Costa has spent most of his career with Benfica in Portugal, Fiorentina and A.C. Milan in Italy. During his 17-year top-notch career, he won a number of trophies, including a Primeira Liga title, a Taça de Portugal title, a Serie A championship, three Coppa Italia titles, one Champions. UEFA League and a UEFA Super Cup. As a Portuguese international, he has made 94 caps and scored 26 goals for A Seleção and has represented the country in three European UEFA Championships and one FIFA World Cup.

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Trivia

He was one of the most talented members of Portugal's Golden Generation of soccer players.

Rui Costa before fame

He began playing soccer at the age of five and, after a brief tryout, was accepted into the Benefica youth system.

Achievement of Rui Costa

He was one of the most gifted soccer players from Portugal's Golden Generation.

Salary 2020

u20ac4.6 million per year

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Rui Costa family life

He grew up in the Portuguese town of Amadora.

Associations of Rui Costa

From 2001 through 2006, he played for AC Milan alongside defender Paolo Maldini.

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