“The Captain”: Jorge Costa's life in a documentary | OneFootball

“The Captain” is the new documentary produced entirely by FC Porto’s own media, dedicated to the life and career of Jorge Costa, one of the greatest icons in the history of the Club and of Portuguese football.

Consisting of four episodes, the production follows the different stages of the former Porto captain’s life and will be released shortly. The project brings together previously unseen footage and more than 50 exclusive interviews with people who played an important role in the journey of the eternal “Bicho”.

Among those giving testimony are former teammates such as João Pinto, Vítor Baía, Costinha and Aloísio, as well as coaches such as Fernando Santos, José Mourinho, Nelson Matos, Jorge Costa’s first coach at FC Foz, and Álvaro Silva, who coached him in FC Porto’s youth ranks. Former opponents and Portugal national team colleagues also take part, including João Vieira Pinto, Sá Pinto, Pauleta and Nuno Gomes, along with family members, close friends and several other football figures who crossed paths with the former defender and formed a lasting bond with him.

The documentary also includes statements from Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença and, naturally, the president of Futebol Clube do Porto, André Villas-Boas, in a body of work that exceeds half a hundred interviews.

Playing for FC Porto, Jorge Costa made 383 appearances and won more than 20 trophies. He was the captain who lifted the most international titles in the Club’s history, including the UEFA Cup, the Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup. In 2024, he took on the role of FC Porto’s Director of Football. He died suddenly on 5 August 2025, leaving a deep mark and an everlasting sense of loss among Porto supporters.

“The Captain” joins other tribute productions made in-house by FC Porto, such as “José Maria Pedroto – A Superior Man” and “Fernando Gomes: Born to Score”, celebrating one of the defining figures in the Club’s history.

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