João Costa makes history at FC Porto: champion at every level after debut | OneFootball

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

At the Estádio do Dragão, Francesco Farioli brought João Costa on 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, adding 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 turned the ball into his own net.

João Costa’s appearance ended up being one of the most memorable moments of the night at the Dragão. At 30 years old, the goalkeeper made his debut for the first team in the context of a league title already secured, closing a cycle of success across all competitive levels of the club.

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

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