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Former Porto Captain and Director Jorge Costa Dies at 53

Tributes have poured in from Cristiano Ronaldo to Sporting CP following his sudden cardiac arrest at Porto’s Olival training centre.

Porto's defender Jorge Costa celebrates
Jose Mourinho Jorge Costa
Gabon's head coach Jorge Costa of Portugal reacts during a soccer match in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, January 21, 2015. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh/File Photo
Jorge Costa during his time as Mumbai City FC manager. | Image: ISL

Overview

  • Jorge Costa, 53, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest during a morning session at Porto’s Olival training centre and died after being rushed to hospital.
  • He had returned to FC Porto in April 2024 as director of professional football after captaining the club to the 2003 UEFA Cup and 2004 Champions League titles under José Mourinho.
  • Across a 15-year career at Porto, Costa made 383 appearances for the club, earned 50 caps for Portugal and spent the 2001–02 season on loan at Charlton Athletic.
  • Football figures and organisations from Cristiano Ronaldo to Liga Portugal and Charlton Athletic paid tribute to his leadership, passion and embodiment of Porto’s values.
  • FC Porto has pledged a series of memorial events to honour Costa’s lasting impact on the club and the wider football community.