João Costa makes Porto history on Dragão debut, champion at every level | OneFootball

João Costa made FC Porto history by becoming a national champion at every level of the club. The Dragons’ third-choice goalkeeper was used in the 1-0 win over Santa Clara on the 34th and final matchday of the league, thus completing a rare journey from the academy 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 title-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 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 title-winning campaign, bringing to a close a cycle of success across every competitive level of the club.

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

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