He played 229 La Liga matches over the course of 11 seasons (nine goals), in representation of Celta and Barcelona.
Costas began a lengthy managerial career in the late 80s, mainly being in charge of Barcelona B.
He played 26 Segunda División games in his first season, including both legs of the La Liga playoff promotion against CE Sabadell FC.
[1] After solid performances in the 1970–71 campaign, Costas moved to league powerhouse FC Barcelona after 183 competitive appearances.
[7] Costas was not selected, however, for any major international tournament, as the country did not manage to reach any during that timeframe.