About Jordan da Costa
Lived 1932 – 2012 (aged 79). Jordan da Costa was a Brazilian association football player.
Considered by Garrincha as his best defender he ever played against, Jordan was never sent off during his almost 14-year career. A skillful fullback, he was discovered by São Cristóvão in 1949 and three years later signed with Flamengo where he became an idol, winning the Rio State Championship three times in a row (1953-54-55), as well as the 1961 Rio-São Paulo Tournament.
With 609 matches for Flamengo, Jordan has the fourth-highest number of appearances for the club.
Jordan died on February 17, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro of complications from diabetes. He was 79 years old.
Titles
Flamengo
Campeonato Carioca: 1953, 1954, 1955 Torneio Início: 1952, 1959 Torneio Rio-São Paulo: 1961 Taça dos Campeões Estaduais Rio-São Paulo: 1955
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jordan da Costa?
Brazilian footballer (1932-2012)
When was Jordan da Costa born?
Jordan da Costa was born on 24 November 1932 in Rio de Janeiro.
When did Jordan da Costa die?
Jordan da Costa died on 17 February 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
What was Jordan da Costa's occupation?
Jordan da Costa was an association football player.
What nationality was Jordan da Costa?
Jordan da Costa was Brazilian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jordan (footballer, born 1932)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jordan da Costa. https://biography.guide/jordan-da-costa/
MLA: "Jordan da Costa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jordan-da-costa/.
Chicago: "Jordan da Costa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jordan-da-costa/.
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