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Diogo Costa elected goalkeeper of the month of August in Liga I
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Diogo Costa elected goalkeeper of the month of August in Liga I

SAPO Notícias14 September 2026 at 10:48

Diogo Costa was distinguished as the goalkeeper of the month of August in the Portuguese Liga I of football. The FC Porto keeper achieved this recognition after a vote involving the best players in the position throughout the month.

The FC Porto goalkeeper overcame the competition of two other candidates for the award. Lucão, goalkeeper of Gil Vicente, and Arruabarrena, goalkeeper of Arouca, were the other nominees for this monthly distinction.

This award recognizes Diogo Costa's defensive performance during the matches played in August in the top division of Portuguese football. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has been a key piece in the Porto team.

The election of the best goalkeeper of the month is made through a vote that considers the performances of the goalkeepers throughout the period under analysis.

Why this matters

This distinction recognizes Diogo Costa's good start to the season, which represents one of the main defensive pillars of FC Porto, and is of direct interest to Porto fans and followers of Liga I who follow individual player performance. The nomination follows the August games and precedes the continuation of the sports season.

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