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Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa, OIH (born 1 December 1974), known as Costinha , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and the current manager of Académica de Coimbra.
Best known for his tackling and positioning, as well as his athleticism, stamina and workrate, he played professionally in five countries, reaching the first division of his own at nearly 27. He helped Porto win the 2004 Champions League, conquering a total of eight trophies with that club.
Costinha played more than 50 times with Portugal, appearing with the national team in one World Cup and two European Championships and being part of the squad that reached the final in Euro 2004.
Costinha is a Portuguese surname and nickname, it may refer to:
- Costinha, real name Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa Júnior, former Portuguese football midfielder
- Paulo Costinha, former Portuguese football goalkeeper
- Costinha (footballer, born 1985), real name João Alexandre Graça Rodrigues, Portuguese football midfielder
- Costinha (footballer, born 1992), real name João José Pereira da Costa, Portuguese football forward
- Costinha (footballer, born 1994), real name Pedro Miguel Neves da Costa, Portuguese football defender
- Costinha (humorist), Brazilian actor and showman
João Alexandre Graça Rodrigues (born 7 December 1985 in Setúbal), known as Costinha, is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Pedro Miguel Neves da Costa (born 11 March 1994 in Abrantes, Santarém District), known as Costinha, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Louletano D.C. as a central defender.
João José Pereira da Costa (born 25 August 1992 in Coimbra), known as Costinha, is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Vitória F.C. as a forward.