João Pedro Loureiro da Costa (born 26 March 2000), better known as Costinha, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Olympiacos.
Costinha is a youth product of Cavalões, Aveleda, Porto, Braga, Palmeiras and Rio Ave. He signed his first professional contract with Rio Ave on 16 May 2018. Costinha made his professional debut with Rio Ave in a 2âÂÂ0 Primeira Liga loss to Gil Vicente on 29 November 2020.
On 13 June 2024, Costinha was selected in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for the 2023âÂÂ24 season. He finished the season with 37 appearances for Rio Ave, scoring five goals and providing six assists.
On 9 July 2024, Costinha joined Greek club Olympiacos in a permanent transfer.
Costinha is a youth international for Portugal, having played up to the Portugal U21s.
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Olympiacos
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