Liga Portugal is deeply saddened by the passing of Jorge Costa, former FC Porto and Portuguese National Team player, who was currently serving as FC Porto's Director of Football.

"The passing of Jorge Costa took us all by surprise. I'm deeply saddened by the loss of one of the most iconic figures of FC Porto and Portuguese football. His passion, leadership and dedication to the game will leave a lasting legacy. I lost a friend and someone I held in the highest personal and professional regard. In this moment of grief, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and the whole FC Porto structure", stated Reinaldo Teixeira, President of Liga Portugal.

Born in the city of Porto on the 14th of October of 1971, Jorge Costa represented the "Azuis e Brancos" for 13 seasons, having previously represented FC Penafiel and Marítimo M. He made 305 appearances in the top tier of Portuguese Football. Captain of the "Dragões" for several seasons, he was crowned national champion eight times, lifting five Taças de Portugal, five Supertaças, one Champions League, one Europa League and one Intercontinental Cup, also being crowned U20 World Champion in 1992.

After ending his playing career in 2005-06, he started his coaching journey at the helm of SC Braga in 2006-07. He went on to manage Olhanense, Académica, FC P. Ferreira, FC Arouca, SC Farense, Académico and AFS before returning to the "Dragões" as Director of Football. Along the way, Jorge Costa embraced international challenges, managing in Romania, Cyprus, Gabon, Tunisia, France and India.

The entire Liga Portugal team joins the "Portistas" and football fans in general in mourning his loss.

Liga Portugal mourns the passing of Jorge Costa

Liga Portugal mourns the passing of Jorge Costa