João Costa (footballer, born 28 March 2005)

Not to be confused with João Costa (footballer, born 1 March 2005).

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Costa and the second or paternal family name is Cesco.
João Costa
Personal information
Full name João Gabriel e Costa Cesco
Date of birth (2005-03-28) 28 March 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Umuarama, Brazil[1]
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Al-Ettifaq
Number 18
Youth career
2017–2019 Palmeiras
2019–2021 Corinthians
2021–2024 Roma
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023–2024 Roma 3 (0)
2024– Al-Ettifaq 4 (2)
International career‡
2023– Portugal U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:18, 20 October 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 02:33, 10 November 2023 (UTC)

João Gabriel e Costa Cesco (born 28 March 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. Born in Brazil, he is a youth international for Portugal.

Club career

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Roma

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Costa is a youth product of Brazilian clubs Palmeiras and Corinthians, before moving to Italy to join Roma in September 2021.[2] On 5 May 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Roma, valid until 2026.[3] On 30 September 2023, he was promoted to the senior Roma squad for Serie A matches.[4] He made his senior debut for Roma as a substitute in a 2–0 UEFA Europa League loss to Sparta Prague on 9 November 2023. He scored his first goal for the team in a friendly match against Al-Shabab, contributing to the team's victory.[5]

Al-Ettifaq

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On 2 September 2024, Costa joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.[6]

International career

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Born in Brazil, Costa holds dual Brazilian-Portuguese citizenship.[7] In October 2023, he played for the Portugal U19s in a set of friendlies.[8]

Personal life

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Costa is the brother of the Brazilian footballer João Cesco.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Chi è Joao Costa: l'esterno portoghese nominato e convocato da Mourinho". Forzaroma.info - Ultime notizie As Roma calcio – Interviste, foto e video | Forzaroma.info. 30 September 2023.
  2. ^ "VG - Ecco chi è Joao Costa, il nuovo talento della U17". Voce Giallorossa.
  3. ^ "La Roma blinda il giovane talento: ufficiale il rinnovo di Joao Costa | Diretta.it". www.diretta.it.
  4. ^ Canicchio, Lorenzo (30 September 2023). "Roma, Mourinho chiama Joao Costa. Il 2005 convocato per il Frosinone". www.gazzettaregionale.it.
  5. ^ "Cria do Corinthians faz estreia em competições europeias; clube mantém percentual de venda".
  6. ^ "Joao Costa joins Al-Ettifaq on permanent deal". AS Roma. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. ^ "João Costa, a nova pérola portuguesa de Mourinho na Roma". O Jogo.
  8. ^ "Jovem ex-Corinthians estreia pela seleção de Portugal; clube detém porcentagem dos direitos".
  9. ^ "Conheça brasileiro ex-Palmeiras e Corinthians que já defendeu Portugal e renovou com a Roma". ge. 7 May 2023.
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