Carole Costa


Carole da Silva Costa is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a centre-back for Benfica (women's football)|Benfica] and the Portugal women's national football team.
Born in northern Portugal, Carole Costa moved to Germany to play club football in August 2010. She joined Frauen-Bundesliga side SGS Essen, where she learned to speak German while playing football.

International career

On 30 May 2023, she was included in the 23-player squad for the FIFA [Women's World Cup 2023].
On 24 June 2025, Costa was called up to the Portugal squad for the UEFA [Women's Euro 2025].

Honours

Benfica
Sporting