Cláudio Ramos Honors Jorge Costa’s Legacy at FC Porto

FC Porto goalkeeper Cláudio Ramos shared heartfelt memories of the late Jorge Costa, the club’s historic captain and former director of professional football, during a recent interview with FC Porto’s channels. Ramos highlighted the deep emotional impact Costa’s passing last August had on the entire squad.

A Leader Defined by Humility and Presence

Ramos described Costa as embodying the particularly essence of what it means to be a player at FC Porto – a leader who led with discretion and humility, yet possessed a remarkable presence within the team. He emphasized Costa’s impact extended beyond his on-field achievements.

“Jorge, besides all the history he has at FC Porto and the legacy he left us about what it means to be a Porto player, what it means to have leadership and represent this club and this city, was someone I always liked to be around. I love sitting at the table with people from that generation and spending an entire afternoon listening to stories, and Jorge was exactly that: you would sit down and be captivated by what he said,”

Cláudio Ramos

Understanding the Locker Room Dynamic

Ramos recalled Costa’s unique ability to understand the nuances of the locker room atmosphere, a skill honed through years of experience. He noted Costa’s intuitive sense for the team’s morale and well-being.

“He had that locker room scent, those sensations that no one else has because no one lived what he lived. He would arrive and say: ‘Today I’m not feeling the training’ or would immediately sense if there was something in the group.”

Cláudio Ramos

A Difficult Final Year

Ramos acknowledged the challenges Costa faced during the final year of his life, a period marked by changes within the club’s leadership and accompanying scrutiny. He was quick to defend Costa’s character, asserting that the criticisms did not reflect the man he knew.

“Jorge loved everyone, had no enemies, had no malice. He suffered a lot in the last year, with all the involvement and the process of change, but he always remained the same, always present, always Porto.”

Cláudio Ramos

A Promise to Honor Costa’s Memory

Ramos concluded with a powerful pledge to honor Costa’s memory by striving for success on the pitch. He expressed a desire to lift a trophy at the Aliados in his honor.

“I really want, at the Aliados, for us to lift the trophy for him, for Jorge and his family, because they deserve it. Jorge, above all, deserves a lot from us.”

Cláudio Ramos

FAQ

• Who was Jorge Costa? Jorge Costa was a historic captain and former director of professional football for FC Porto.
• What did Cláudio Ramos say about Jorge Costa? Ramos spoke about Costa’s leadership, his understanding of the locker room, and the impact of his loss on the team.
• When did Jorge Costa pass away? Jorge Costa passed away last August.

Cláudio Ramos’s words serve as a poignant reminder of Jorge Costa’s enduring legacy at FC Porto, a legacy built on leadership, humility, and a deep love for the club.