13 August 2000: Cândido Costa debuts for FC Porto's first team

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·13 August 2026

13 August 2000: Cândido Costa debuts for FC Porto's first team

Cândido Costa made his debut for FC Porto’s first team on August 13, 2000

It was on August 13, 2000, that Cândido Costa played his first official match for FC Porto’s first team.

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The midfielder was ultimately called into the match following an injury to Capucho during the warm-up, forcing a change before kick-off. As a result, Cândido Costa had the opportunity to wear the blue-and-white shirt for the first time in an official competition.

The moment marked an important milestone in the player’s time at the club, with that date becoming linked to his debut for the first team.

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