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The Career Path of Manuel Rui Costa

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. Benfica1990 — 1991🇵🇹 Portugal
  2. Fafe1991 — 1992🇵🇹 Portugal
  3. Benfica1992 — 1994🇵🇹 Portugal
  4. Fiorentina1994 — 2001🇮🇹 Italy
  5. AC Milan2001 — 2006🇮🇹 Italy
  6. Benfica2006 — 2008🇵🇹 Portugal

The answer

This career path belongs to Manuel Rui Costa.

Position
Attacking Midfielder
Nationality
🇵🇹 Portuguese
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Hints

  1. Hint 1Known as 'O Maestro' (The Maestro) for his ability to orchestrate play.
  2. Hint 2He spent many seasons with Fiorentina and AC Milan in Italy.
  3. Hint 3He won the UEFA Champions League with AC Milan in 2003.
  4. Hint 4He represented Portugal in three European Championships and one World Cup.

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Did you know?

  • His transfer from Fiorentina to AC Milan in 2001 was one of the most expensive at the time.
  • He began his career at Benfica's youth academy, where he played alongside João Pinto.
  • After retiring as a player, he held various director roles at Benfica, eventually becoming club president.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of September 13, 2026.

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