Diogo Costa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 8, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Diogo Costa.

Diogo Meireles da Costa is a Portuguese professional footballer renowned for his skills as a goalkeeper. He currently captains Primeira Liga club Porto, demonstrating his leadership qualities and consistent performance. He is also a key player for the Portugal national team, representing his country on the international stage. Costa's talent and dedication have solidified his position as a prominent figure in Portuguese football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2016: Won the UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2016, Diogo Costa started all of Portugal's matches in the UEFA European Under-17 Championship, saving a penalty in the final against Spain to help his team win the tournament.

2016: Won the 2016 European Championship with the under-17 team

In 2016, Diogo Costa was part of the Portugal under-17 team that won the 2016 European Championship.

July 2018: Won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In July 2018, Diogo Costa helped Portugal win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Finland, although he missed the final due to a muscle injury.

2018: Won the 2018 European Championship with the under-19 team

In 2018, Diogo Costa was part of the Portugal under-19 team that won the 2018 European Championship.

2019: UEFA Youth League win and promotion to first team

In 2019, Diogo Costa won the UEFA Youth League with Porto. He was also promoted from the reserve side to the first-team and secured a domestic double of the Primeira Liga and Taça de Portugal in his first season.

March 2021: Finished as runners-up in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In March 2021, Diogo Costa played all of Portugal's matches in the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where Portugal finished as runners-up, losing the final 1-0 to Germany.

September 2021: Goalkeeper of the Month

In September 2021, Diogo Costa was named the Goalkeeper of the Month, receiving 25% of the votes.

2021: Finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship with the under-21 team

In 2021, Diogo Costa was part of the Portugal under-21 team that finished as runners-up at the 2021 European Championship.

2021: Breakthrough into Porto's Starting Line-up

In 2021, at the age of 22, Diogo Costa broke into the starting lineup for Porto.

March 2022: Named Goalkeeper of the Month for the fourth consecutive month

From December to March 2022, Diogo Costa was named the league's Goalkeeper of the Month for four consecutive months.

2022: Named in Primeira Liga Team of the Year

In 2022, Diogo Costa was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year.

January 2023: Won Taça da Liga with Porto

On January 28, 2023, Diogo Costa kept a clean sheet in the 2–0 final win over Sporting CP, helping Porto win their first Taça da Liga in Leiria.

2023: Named in Primeira Liga Team of the Year for the second time

In 2023, Diogo Costa was named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year for the second time.

2024: Named Club Captain and won Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira

In 2024, Diogo Costa was announced as the new club captain for Porto. On August 3, he captained his side to victory in the 2024 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, defeating Sporting CP 4–3.