João Costa makes FC Porto history: champion at all levels on Dragão debut | OneFootball

João Costa made FC Porto history by becoming a national champion at every level of the club. The third-choice goalkeeper for the Dragons was used in the 1-0 win over Santa Clara on the 34th and final matchday of the league season, thus completing a rare journey from the youth ranks to the first team.

At the Estádio do Dragão, Francesco Farioli brought on João Costa during the second half, allowing him to record his first minutes of the season for the senior side. With that appearance, the goalkeeper officially became part of the 2025/26 championship-winning squad and added the senior title to those he had already won at under-15, under-17, under-19 and with the B team.

The match ended in a 1-0 Porto victory, in a game celebrating the national title. The only goal came in the 69th minute, when Santa Clara captain Sidney Lima put the ball into his own net.

João Costa’s presence ended up being one of the most memorable moments of the night at the Dragão. At 30, the goalkeeper made his first-team debut in the context of a title-winning league campaign, bringing to a close a cycle of success across every competitive level of the club.

It is a symbolic achievement of great internal significance for FC Porto, which sees a homegrown player reach champion status throughout the entire structure of Porto’s football system.

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