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Rui Costa

Rui Manuel César Costa is a former professional footballer and current sports executive from Portugal. Rui Costa was born on 29 March 1972.

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Is Rui Costa dead or alive?

Who is Rui Costa?

Rui Costa is best known for Renowned Portuguese footballer and current president of Benfica sports club. Rui Costa was born on 29 March 1972, which places Rui Costa among the people in the Dead or Alive catalog born in the 1970s. On Dead or Alive, Rui Costa is listed in the World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends categories, where you can test yourself on similar names. Dead or Alive is a trivia game: you decide whether a famous person is still alive, then see the answer. The status for Rui Costa is checked against public sources such as Wikidata and is shown only after you answer.

Facts

Known for: Renowned Portuguese footballer and current president of Benfica sports club
Born: 29 March 1972
Listed under: World Cup Soccer Legends and Sports Legends

About Rui Costa

Costa spent the majority of his football career with Benfica in Portugal and Fiorentina and AC Milan in Italy. In a top-flight career spanning 17 years, he won several trophies, including one Primeira Liga title, one Taça de Portugal, one Serie A title, three Coppa Italia, one UEFA Champions League and one UEFA Super Cup. A Portuguese international, he amassed 94 caps and scored 26 goals for A Seleção and represented the country in three UEFA European Championships and one FIFA World Cup. Costa usually played as an attacking midfielder and was particularly known for his excellent technique, playmaking ability, and eye for goal from midfield. He was regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football in his prime and one of Portugal's best players of all time.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rui Costa known for?

Rui Costa is known for Renowned Portuguese footballer and current president of Benfica sports club.

When was Rui Costa born?

Rui Costa was born on 29 March 1972.

Which Dead or Alive categories include Rui Costa?

Rui Costa appears in World Cup Soccer Legends, Sports Legends.

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