Ricardo Costa
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Costa, a product of Boavista FC's youth system, moved to neighbours F.C. Porto when he was still an apprentice. He made his first division debut in a 2002 derby match, precisely against Boavista, but never became more than a fringe player, being preferred in the stopper's pecking order in consecutive seasons to namesake Jorge, Pedro Emanuel, Pepe and Bruno Alves. In July 2007, as first team opportunities appeared few at Porto, Costa joined Bundesliga's VfL Wolfsburg. After a shaky start, he finished the season as an undisputed starter, as the side reached a UEFA Cup final standing. In the summer of 2009, Costa was about to be transferred to Real Zaragoza, but the transfer couldn't be completed, because both parties couldn't come to an agreement. The deal was finally cancelled on 29 July 2009, and Costa returned to Wolfsburg. |
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