Overview

• Jorge Costa collapsed from a cardiac arrest at FC Porto’s training centre on August 5, 2025, and died at the age of 53.
• As captain under José Mourinho, he lifted Porto to the 2004 Champions League title in a defining triumph for the club.
• Over a 15-year spell at Porto he made more than 250 appearances, won eight Primeira Liga crowns, a UEFA Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, five Taça de Portugal trophies and eight Super Cups, and earned 50 caps for Portugal.
• He spent the 2001–02 season on loan at Charlton Athletic, featuring in 24 Premier League matches before transitioning into roles in management, including a stint as Porto’s director of football.
• Clubs and figures including Cristiano Ronaldo, FC Porto, Liga Portugal, Sporting CP and Charlton Athletic have paid tribute to his leadership and legacy.