Nené was the Portuguese Footballer of the Year in 1971 and also runner-up in 1972, which was achieved whilst competing with teammate Eusébio.[3] He ranked second in Benfica's scoring lists in European competitions with 28 goals in 75 appearances,[4] and played in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup finals, in an aggregate loss to R.S.C. Anderlecht.
As a player, Nené won 11 national championships with his only club. After ending his career, with overall totals of 577 games and 361 goals, he became a youth coach at the Estádio da Luz.
A prolific striker, he played his entire career with Benfica, appearing in nearly 600 official games for the club[1] and winning 19 titles, a record for several years.[2]
Playing 66 times for Portugal and scoring 22 goals, Nené represented the nation at Euro 1984.
As a player, Nené won 11 national championships with his only club. After ending his career, with overall totals of 577 games and 361 goals, he became a youth coach at the Estádio da Luz.
Honours
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Club
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- Primeira Divisão(10): 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84[11]
- Taça de Portugal (7):[12] 1969–70, 1971–72, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira:[12] 1980, 1985
- Taça de Honra Lisbon FA (8)[12]
Individual
[edit]- Portuguese League: Top Scorer 1980–81, 1983–84[13]
- Portuguese Footballer of the Year: 1971
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