Position: Defender
Born: 16.05.81
Club: Porto

A regular in the Portugal Under-21 team, Ricardo Costa is something of a surprise inclusion in the senior squad.

Cool under pressure with a fine touch, Costa may struggle to force his way into the starting eleven, but he is a player Luiz Felipe Scolari can count on after several impressive displays for the Under-21s.

Having started his career with Boavista, the 25-year-old has now joined cross-town rivals Porto.