Description
Rare match worn or issued AS Monaco long-sleeved away shirt in the season 1999-2000 by the club’s number 18 Costinha.
AS Monaco had a strong 1999-2000 season under manager Claude Puel, finishing as Ligue 1 champions. The team was solid throughout the campaign, securing the title ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. Monaco’s success was built on a balanced squad featuring standout players like David Trezeguet, Marcelo Gallardo, Rafael Márquez, and Ludovic Giuly. The title marked Monaco’s seventh French league crown and highlighted their mix of experienced internationals and promising young talents.
Costinha (Francisco José Rodrigues da Costa) was a Portuguese defensive midfielder. His senior career started in 1993, playing for the club Oriental in his place of birth: Lisbon. After playing a season for both Machico (1995-96) and Nacional (1996-97), Da Costa moved to AS Monaco. With Monaco he won the Ligue 1 in the 1999-2000 season. Known for his tactical awareness and ball-winning ability, Costinha was a key figure in the midfield, laying the groundwork for a successful career that included major European honors with his next club FC Porto. He played for Porto in the period 2001-2005 and he won two league titles, the 2002-03 UEFA Cup, but above all the 2003-04 UEFA Champions League. In the period 1998–2006 Costinha played for the Portuguese national football team, playing over 50 matches for his country.
The shirt has all the characteristics of a match shirt: correct player sized name and number on the back; first team shirt size XL; Ligue 1 patch on the right sleeve; additional sponsors to the back and sleeve, and long sleeves (not commercially available).
Years: 1999-2000
Size: XL
Condition: Very good
Brand: Kappa
Sponsors: Fedcom and Caporale
