Costinha
| Date of birth | 26 March 2000 |
| Place of birth | Póvoa de Varzim |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Height | 1.81 m |
| Position | Defender |
Full name is: João Pedro Loureiro da Costa.
Costinha played for Cavalões, Aveleda, FC Porto, Sporting Braga and Palmeiras FC during his youth career.
He joined Brighton and Hove Albion in June 2026 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Ave | 16 May 2018 | 09 Jul 2024 | |
| Olympiakos | 09 Jul 2024 | 15 Jun 2026 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 15 Jun 2026 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2026 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Aston Villa | W | 4-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.