Hugo Alexandre Esteves Costa (born 4 November 1973) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Benfica's youth system, he never appeared however for its first team, going on to spend the following four seasons in the Primeira Liga with Gil Vicente FC, S.C. Beira-Mar and C.F.
[2] In summer 1996, Costa signed with Stoke City of the English Football League Second Division.
Leiria,[10] playing only 16 matches in the top tier over a three-year spell; 12 of those came in 2007–08, with the team ranking 16th and last.
He left in 2011 aged nearly 38 and retired shortly after, subsequently working as a manager in amateur football.