Football sometimes presents chances too good to ignore. Midfielder Angeline da Costa, 25, just landed one such opportunity. FC Porto officially announced her signing this past Sunday. For da Costa, a talented Portuguese-French player, joining Porto was a clear choice. She called it a proposal that “cannot be refused.”
Her path to FC Porto has been a long one. Da Costa arrived from Valadares. Last season there, she played in 28 matches, recording one assist. Before that, she built her experience across several European leagues. Her career includes time with Torreense in Portugal, and a few French teams: Brest, ASJ Soyaux, Rodez, and ASPTT Albi. She even had a stop in the Netherlands, playing for Twente. She’s been looking for a setup like this for a while.
Speaking to club media, da Costa shared her excitement. She feels happy and looks forward to what lies ahead. “It’s an honor to be here,” she said, calling FC Porto an “incredible club.” She believes the team will achieve great things. This move feels like a reward for her hard work. She searched for a professional club with excellent conditions for many years. FC Porto’s offer was the perfect fit.
Da Costa also described her style on the pitch. She’s a player with true fighting spirit. She loves to win the ball back and defends hard. Running and passing are key parts of her game. She focuses on helping the team win, always ready to share the ball. She has big goals for the squad too. She’s confident they will reach the Liga BPI, Portugal’s top women’s league, “very quickly.”