Costinha is retained at Brighton until June 2031. The 26-year-old defender earns £40,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Costinha
Current Club: Brighton
🌍 Portugal
💰 Weekly Wage: £40,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2031 (4 years remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Costinha earns 22.0% below the average defender wage of £51,272/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Costinha, born João Pedro Loureiro da Costa on 26 March 2000 in Póvoa de Varzim, is a Portuguese right-back. He came through youth football at clubs including FC Porto and SC Braga before breaking into the senior side at Rio Ave, where he made his Primeira Liga debut in 2020 and earned a place in the 2023-24 Team of the Year. A move to Olympiacos followed in 2024, and he racked up 74 appearances in Greece and Europe. In June 2026 Brighton & Hove Albion signed him on a five-year deal until 2031 for a reported fee around £8-11m. Quick down the flank and reliable defensively, he adds competition at right-back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Costinha's contract expire?
Costinha's current contract expires on June 30, 2031.
How much does Costinha earn per week?
Costinha earns approximately £40,000 per week.
Who does Costinha play for?
Costinha currently plays for Brighton.
What position does Costinha play?
Costinha plays as a defender.
How old is Costinha?
Costinha is 26 years old.
What is Costinha's annual salary?
Annualised, Costinha's basic salary is approximately £2,080,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £40,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Costinha sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Costinha can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2030, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2031.
How many months are left on Costinha's contract?
Costinha has approximately 59 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2031. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Costinha's wage compare to other defenders?
Costinha earns roughly 78% of the position average — the average defender in our database earns £51,272 per week, so Costinha is paid 78% of the position average.
When was Costinha born?
Costinha was born on March 26, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.