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Al-Nassr · Copa del Rey · Midfielder · #11 · Portugal · 25 yrs
Samú Costa plays as a midfielder for Al-Nassr. Samú Costa is a Portuguese international, 25 years old, midfielder, currently at Al-Nassr. Samú Costa wears shirt number 11 for Al-Nassr. Samú Costa was born in Aveiro, Portugal on 2000-11-27. Samú Costa is 183 cm tall and weighs 75 kg. Samú Costa's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Copa del Rey, Friendlies, World Cup, Pro League, and other leagues. Samú Costa's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Samú Costa season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Portugal POR |
| 2025 |  Mallorca MAL |
| 2025 |  Portugal U21 POR |
| 2024 | Mallorca MAL |
| 2024 | Portugal POR |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Transfer | Mallorca MAL |  Al-Nassr NAS |
| 2026-08-08 | Transfer | Mallorca MAL | Al-Nassr NAS |
| 2023-08-10 | € 3M |  Almeria ALM | Mallorca MAL |
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Profile as Midfielder: pressure magnet, defensive work. Archetype: Ball-winning midfielder. Season rating 7.3.
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The meeting with Abha comes with several selection questions for Ange Postecoglou, who must balance injuries and suspensions while trying to keep his side near the top of the table. Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr return to Saudi Pro League action on Wednesday, looking to put their first defeat of the season behind them. The meeting with Abha comes with several selection questions for Ange Postecoglou, who must balance injuries and suspensions while trying to keep his side near the top of the table. Al-Nassr has collected 12 points from its opening five league matches, while Abha has taken just one point and sits at the bottom of the standings. With the two teams arriving in completely different form, the focus will be on whether Postecoglou can make the right calls to restore momentum. Ronaldo’s side started the campaign with four consecutive league victories before suffering a 2-1 defeat away to Al-Ittihad in the previous round. George Ilenikhena scored twice for the hosts, while Angelo Gabriel pulled one back, but Al-Nassr could not find a late equalizer despite sustained pressure. The result ended a four-match winning run but did little to change the overall picture of an impressive opening to the campaign. Al-Nassr has scored 13 goals and conceded only five in five league games, while both of its home fixtures have ended in victories. MatchweekDateAl-Nassr’s OpponentScore / ResultMatchweek 1Aug 15, 2026Al-Fateh3–0 WinMatchweek 2Aug 21, 2026Al-Riyadh SC4–0 WinMatchweek 3Aug 25, 2026Al-Ettifaq3–2 WinMatchweek 4Aug 28, 2026Al-Taawoun2–1 WinMatchweek 5Sept 5, 2026Al-Ittihad1–2 Loss The match therefore represents an excellent opportunity for Postecoglou’s side to respond. Abha has failed to win any of its opening five matches, losing four and drawing once, while scoring only four goals and conceding 11. MatchweekDateAbha’s OpponentScore / ResultMatchweek 1Aug 13, 2026Al-Hazem1–2 LossMatchweek 2Aug 22, 2026Al-Ahli0–4 LossMatchweek 3Aug 25, 2026Al-Khaleej1–1 DrawMatchweek 4Aug 28, 2026Al-Fayha2–3 LossMatchweek 5Sept 4, 2026Al-Ettifaq0–1 Loss Will Cristiano Ronaldo play against Abha? Despite the recent defeat and the club’s selection issues, Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Abha. The Portuguese superstar has scored twice in four league appearances this season and remains the focal point of an attack that has produced 13 goals. Ronaldo has been partnered in attack by Ayman, while Sadio Mane, Angelo Gabriel and Samu Costa have also retained their places. Joao Felix was initially expected to feature alongside Ronaldo, but his fourth yellow card of the season against Al-Ittihad means he is suspended for Wednesday’s match. Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr. That suspension is a significant blow given Felix’s strong start to his Al-Nassr career. The Portuguese attacker has recorded two goals and two assists in five league appearances, but will now watch from the sidelines as Ronaldo leads the attack. Al-Nassr hit by triple blow Postecoglou also has injury concerns. Kingsley Coman is expected to miss the match after suffering a hamstring injury during the defeat to Al-Ittihad, forcing him off after 60 minutes. Medical tests indicated that Coman require at least seven days of rest, with the Frenchman potentially targeting a return around Al-Nassr’s AFC Champions League Elite opener against Al Ain. Sultan Al-Ghannam is another absentee after suffering a cruciate ligament injury. Kingsley Coman of Al Nassr during a game. With Felix suspended and several players unavailable, Postecoglou will have to adjust his attacking and midfield combinations. Ronaldo’s presence provides valuable experience and goals as Al-Nassr tries to avoid consecutive setbacks. Al-Nassr vs Abha: Confirmed lineups Al-Nassr confirmed XI (4-3-3): Bento; Al Nasser, Martinez, Simakan, Boushal; Samu Costa, Al Khaibari, Angelo; Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Hamdan, Mane. Abha confirmed XI (4-5-1): D. Léon; S. Saud S, A. Hindi, J. Gaari, M. Al Zaid; A. Darisi, F. Al Ghamdi, A. Al Fah
Following a quiet transfer window, Cristiano Ronaldo has seen Al Nassr teammate Abdulmalik Al Jaber depart to Al Qadsiah in the transfer deadline day. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s announcement that the 2026-27 season could potentially mark his final campaign as a professional player led to expectations that Al Nassr would execute an aggressive transfer window to defend their Saudi Pro League title. However, amidst a quiet summer window, Al Nassr finalized the deadline-day departure of midfielder Abdulmalik Al Jaber to Al Qadsiah. In contrast to major European leagues that closed their windows on September 1, the Saudi Pro League set its primary deadline for Sunday, September 6. As clubs across the competition finalized late roster moves, Al Nassr executed another outbound transaction in the closing hours. Al Qadsiah confirmed the acquisition of Abdulmalik Al Jaber from Ronaldo’s Al Nassr on a season-long loan valued at SAR 6 million ($1.6 million USD). The agreement allows the 22-year-old midfielder an opportunity to return to Al Nassr ahead of the 2027-28 campaign should his purchase clause go unexercised. Beyond the initial loan fee, Al Nassr inserted a SAR 50 million ($13.3 million USD) purchase option into the contract. Should Al Qadsiah trigger the clause to make the transfer permanent, the total transaction value would reach SAR 56 million ($14.9 million USD) delivered to the Riyadh side. The ink is dry. The journey begins.. AlJaber is officially a Knight.✍🏻❤️🔥 💛#AlQadsiah | #AljaberQadsawi pic.twitter.com/TZyElbh4eG— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) September 6, 2026 Despite his prospective potential, Al Jaber failed to make a competitive first-team appearance for Al Nassr after suffering a severe knee injury at the start of the 2025-26 season, missing 21 matches and falling out of favor under former manager Jorge Jesus. Under new manager Ange Postecoglou, the midfielder made several preseason features but remained outside the competitive rotation, prompting his departure. Al Jaber’s exit represents the ninth departure from Al Nassr during the 2026-27 summer transfer window. Following loan departures for Jhon Duran and Angelo, alongside permanent exits like Ali Al-Hassan to Al Fateh and Marcelo Brozovic’s contract expiration, Ronaldo saw several core contributors from last season’s championship squad leave the club. Al Nassr’s quiet transfer window After capturing the Saudi Pro League title and appointing Ange Postecoglou, expectations were high for Al Nassr to bolster their roster during the summer window. However, league financial regulations placed strict parameters on the club, subjecting them to a Recruitment Programme with defined spending caps. Al Nassr’s sole incoming transfer of the window was midfielder Samu Costa, acquired for a €22 million ($25.5 million USD) fee from RCD Mallorca in a deal delayed by financial clearance procedures tied to outgoing transfers. Ronaldo played a key role in recruiting his international teammate following their 2026 World Cup run together, but no further additions were finalized. Consequently, Al Nassr stand as the only Saudi Pro League club to complete fewer than five incoming signings during the summer transfer window. Reports from 365scoresarabic indicate that regulatory authorities determined Al Nassr’s active payroll exceeded projected budgetary allowances, with Ronaldo’s contract serving as a primary structural factor despite its partial funding via the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Joao Felix refused to speak with reporters after Al Nassr's first loss of the season, cryptically warning he would "expose this league" if he did. Joao Felix left reporters stunned in the mixed zone following Al Nassr’s 2-1 defeat to Al Ittihad on Friday, a result that cost Ange Postecoglou’s side their unbeaten start to the season and handed sole possession of first place to Al Hilal. The Portuguese forward, who played the full match alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in attack, appeared visibly frustrated for much of the second half, particularly after picking up a yellow card for a challenge on Al Ittihad midfielder Richard Rios that he clearly felt was harsh. That frustration spilled over once the final whistle blew. “I won’t speak to you, because if I do, I’ll expose this league,” Felix said while rushing past reporters without stopping for further comment. Whether Felix’s remarks were aimed specifically at the referee’s performance in Friday’s match or at broader officiating issues within the Saudi Pro League remains unclear, since he declined to explain himself any further before leaving the stadium. Joao Felix: “I won't speak to you, because if I do, I'll expose this league” pic.twitter.com/oMzsoQBvzO— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) September 5, 2026 Joao Felix set to miss Al Nassr’s next match Felix’s yellow card against Rios was his fourth of the season, which under Article 12 of the Saudi Pro League’s competition regulations, triggers an automatic one-match suspension for accumulating four bookings across different matches. That means the Portuguese forward will be unavailable for Al Nassr‘s next league fixture against Abha on September 9, leaving Postecoglou to reshuffle his attacking options as the club looks to respond to its first loss of the campaign. Felix leaves the pitch frustrated with the officiating Video circulating after the match, shared by Al Nassr Tribune, showed Felix and Samu Costa clearly unhappy with referee Khaled Al-Turais’ performance as they made their way off the pitch, still airing their frustrations well after the final whistle had blown. João Félix and Samú Costa were clearly unhappy with Referee Khaled Al-Turais' performance tonight.😖 pic.twitter.com/EPxrhMN6gq— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) September 5, 2026 The footage adds further context to Felix’s cryptic comments in the mixed zone, suggesting his complaint extended beyond his own yellow card to the officiating as a whole throughout the match.
Ghareeb has already reached an agreement to remain with the Saudi giants, but there is still one major hurdle standing between that agreement and its official completion. Cristiano Ronaldo and Abdulrahman Ghareeb could have very different reasons to attract attention at Al-Nassr as the club continues to navigate a complicated transfer window. Ghareeb has already reached an agreement to remain with the Saudi giants, but there is still one major hurdle standing between that agreement and its official completion. The 29-year-old winger has previously rejected interest from domestic rivals and made his preference to stay in Riyadh clear. Now, Al-Nassr must resolve a situation involving multiple moving pieces before it can finally secure Ghareeb’s future, adding another layer of intrigue to an already difficult summer for the club. Ghareeb’s previous contract expired at the end of last season, but Al-Nassr had already reached an agreement with the 29-year-old over a new three-year deal. The extension was reportedly worth around $8 million, or approximately $2.6 million per season, yet the club was unable to immediately register the new contract because of its financial situation. According to Asharq Al-Awsat, the Saudi Pro League’s financial control committee rejected Al-Nassr’s request to register Ghareeb’s contract. A subsequent request was also rejected, even after the club received approval to sign Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca. Samu Costa and Mohamed Simakan of team Al Nassr That has left the Saudi international in an unusual position. He has agreed to stay, but without registration before the summer transfer window closes, he could technically leave Al-Nassr as a free agent. Two transfers hold the key The situation has now taken another turn, with reports indicating that Ghareeb’s renewal has been approved but remains conditional on two linked transfers. According to Nawaf STATS on X (formerly Twitter), the first requirement is for Al Ahli to complete the signing of Saeed Baatiah. The second is for Al Fateh to complete the signing of Ali Al Hassan as part of the wider agreement. Only when both moves are completed will Ghareeb’s renewal be fully finalized. The chain of transfers is essentially designed to create the financial room Al-Nassr needs to complete the registration. The arrangement underlines how complicated the club’s financial situation has become. Al-Nassr is relying on one transfer to help facilitate another, with Ghareeb’s future ultimately tied to the completion of deals involving Baatiah and Al Hassan. Abdulrahman Ghareeb of Al Nassr celebrates after scoring Baatiah move could unlock the situation The first part of the chain has reportedly progressed, with Baatiah’s move to Al Ahli described as completed in recent updates. Asharq Al-Awsat reported on the development, potentially bringing Al-Nassr one step closer to resolving Ghareeb’s situation. The next piece is Al Hassan’s transfer to Al Fateh. Once that move is completed, the conditions surrounding Ghareeb’s renewal should finally be satisfied, allowing Al-Nassr to officially register the winger. For the club, getting the deal over the line would be significant. The 29-year-old winger remains a valuable member of the squad and has already demonstrated his importance during major continental competition. Ghareeb joined Al-Nassr from Al Ahli in 2022 and has remained a regular contributor since arriving in Riyadh. His situation became particularly notable last winter when both Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad showed interest, but the winger ultimately chose to remain with Al-Nassr. He was also one of the club’s standout performers during the previous AFC Champions League Two campaign. Ghareeb helped the club reach the final, although Al-Nassr ultimately suffered a narrow defeat to Japan’s Gamba Osaka.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated Al Nassr's win over Al Taawoun with a brief message on social media, as the club kept its perfect start to the Saudi Pro League season alive. Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate Al Nassr’s 2-1 win over Al Taawoun, a result that kept the club perfect through four matchdays of the Saudi Pro League season. Posting on Instagram, the forward summed up the victory with a brief five-word message: “Three points. We keep going!” Ronaldo’s post capped a night that also saw him break new ground individually, with his 50th-minute goal moving him past Mohammed Al-Sahlawi as the Saudi Pro League’s all-time leading scorer at 104 goals in the competition. Al Nassr had to work for the win, falling behind early through Bassam Mohammed Alhurayji before Samu Costa leveled deep into first-half stoppage time and Ronaldo’s strike sealed the comeback shortly after the break. The result leaves Al Nassr alone at the top of the table as they continue their pursuit of back-to-back Saudi Pro League titles under Ange Postecoglou. With Ronaldo now focused on both defending his club’s crown and closing in on 1,000 career goals, his short, confident message reflected a squad intent on maintaining its early-season momentum. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Cristiano Ronaldo (@cristiano) What’s next for Al Nassr Al Nassr’s focus now turns to a stretch of high-stakes fixtures in September, starting with a trip to face Al Ittihad on September 5 in one of the league’s marquee clashes. That’s followed by a home match against Abha on September 9 and a trip to Al Khaleej on September 10. After that stretch, Al Nassr open their AFC Champions League Elite campaign away at Al-Ain on September 15. The club then returns to league action at home against Al Diriyah on September 17, rounding out a demanding month as Postecoglou’s side looks to keep pace on multiple fronts.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 978th goal of his career to put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun, moving him just 22 goals away from the 1,000 milestone. Cristiano Ronaldo put Al Nassr back in front against Al Taawoun in the 50th minute on Friday, netting the 978th goal of his career to make it 2-1 at Al-Awwal Park. The goal leaves the 41-year-old just 22 short of becoming the first player in history to reach 1,000 career goals. Al Taawoun had opened the scoring through Bassam Mohammed Alhurayji in the 11th minute, catching the league leaders off guard early on and landing a major blow at Al-Awwal Park. However, Al Nassr responded right before the break, with Samu Costa leveling the score in the fifth minute of first-half stoppage time. Ronaldo then struck five minutes into the second half to complete the turnaround and hand Al Nassr the lead. The result, if it holds, would extend Al Nassr’s perfect start to the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season to four wins from four matches, keeping Ange Postecoglou’s side alone at the top of the table. This is what Cristiano Ronaldo does, pure instinct, clinical finishing. pic.twitter.com/AvkpByVcaK— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) August 28, 2026 Where Ronaldo stands in the Golden Boot race Today’s strike brings Ronaldo to two league goals through three appearances this season, still trailing the early pace-setters in the Saudi Pro League scoring charts. Steven Bergwijn (Al Ittihad), Ivan Toney (Al Ahli), Moussa Dembele (Al Ettifaq) and Teddy Okou (Al Riyadh) have each reached three goals in fewer or equal matches. Ronaldo’s goal today also sees him draw level with Sadio Mane and Joao Felix as Al Nassr’s top scorers this season, with all three now on two goals apiece.
Al Nassr are facing Al Taawoun for Matchdday 4 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season, with Cristiano Ronaldo's presence in the game as the main topic among fans. Al Nassr host Al Taawoun on Friday, August 28, for Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season at Alawwal Park. With the home side sitting alone atop the table, questions surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo‘s availability have begun to arise. Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to feature in the starting XI against Al Taawoun. Head coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed during his pre-match press conference that the Portuguese star is fully fit, clearing him to make his third appearance of the 2026-27 campaign. The 41-year-old forward made his season debut against Al Riyadh with a 28-minute substitute appearance before making a surprising halftime exit last match against Al Ettifaq. However, Postecoglou emphasized that Ronaldo is primed for an increased workload: “I know he feels physically in good condition now, so he is ready for tomorrow’s game,” the New Zealand boss stated Thursday. Al Nassr currently lead the league standings as the sole team to collect a maximum nine points through three matches. While rivals Al Hilal and Al Ahli each hold a game in hand, a plus-8 goal differential gives Ronaldo’s side early control at the top. 9 PM. Our home. Our people. See you there 💛https://t.co/qS1YmPuoJA pic.twitter.com/AZ6tVnyYPQ— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) August 27, 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo on the verge of club history Across his tenure with Al Nassr, Ronaldo has faced Al Taawoun eight times in all competitions, recording five wins, one draw, and two defeats while tallying three goals and three assists. Facing an opponent still searching for its first win of the campaign, Ronaldo will aim to write another chapter in the record books. With his goal against Al Riyadh, Ronaldo tied Mohammed Al Sahlawi’s club record for the most Saudi Pro League goals in Al Nassr history with 103. A goal on Matchday 4 would move the Portuguese icon into sole possession of first place, adding another milestone to his career portfolio. Projected lineups for Al Nassr and Al Taawoun Al Nassr’s projected lineup (4-4-1-1): Nawaf Al-Aqidi; Nawaf Boushal, Inigo Martinez, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Salem Alnajdi; Kingsley Coman, Samu Costa, Angelo, Sadio Mane; Joao Felix; Cristiano Ronaldo.Head coach: Ange Postecoglou. Al Taawoun’s projected lineup (4-3-3): Mailson; Bassam Al-Hurayji, Awn Al-Saluli, Muteb Al-Mufarrij, Marin Petkov; Oscar Dorley, Ashraf El Mahdioui, Nedim Bajrami; Mohammed Al-Kuwaykibi, Abderazak Hamdallah, Bassem Al-Arini.Head coach: Zarko Lazetic.
Cristiano Ronaldo could reunite with a Portugal national team teammate, as Nelson Semedo is reportedly closing in on a move to Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo could be about to welcome a familiar face from the Portugal national team to Riyadh, with Nelson Semedo reportedly closing in on a move to Al Nassr from Fenerbahçe, according to The Nassr Tribune. Per the outlet, Semedo and Al Nassr would have already agreed on personal terms for the move. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, would have requested permission for the Portuguese right-back to feature in one more match before the transfer is finalized. “If nothing goes wrong after that match, Semedo will be an Al Nassr player,” the source reported. That match in question is Fenerbahçe’s Champions League playoff return leg against Lyon, scheduled for August 26 in France. The two sides drew 1-1 in the first leg in Istanbul on August 18. Semedo’s potential exit would also come amid Fenerbahçe’s need to manage their foreign player quota for the new season, a situation that has been reported by Turkish outlets in recent weeks. Nelson Semedo #2, Cristiano Ronaldo #7 and Samu Costa #24 of Portugal. (Getty Images) If the move were to go through, it would reunite Semedo with Ronaldo under the same club roof for the first time, adding another familiar face to Al Nassr’s dressing room, where Samu Costa also joined during this transfer window. Other Saudi clubs also linked to Semedo Al Nassr wouldn’t have been the only Saudi Pro League side keeping tabs on Semedo. Al Ahli were reported to be preparing a direct offer worth between €6 and 7 million to trigger his departure from Fenerbahçe, according to journalist Ekrem Konur. Separately, Turkish outlets reported interest from Al Shabab, who were also mentioned as a possible destination amid Fenerbahçe’s need to free up space in their foreign player quota. None of those reported approaches, however, would have advanced as far as the personal terms Semedo is now said to have reached with Al Nassr.
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