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Alexandre Baptista

1942 – 2024

Portuguese footballer

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About Alexandre Baptista

Lived 1942 – 2024 (aged 82). Alexandre Baptista was a Portuguese association football player and economist.

José Alexandre da Silva Baptista (17 February 1941 – 3 March 2024) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a defender.

Club career Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Baptista played his entire professional career, which spanned 11 years, with Sporting CP, winning five major titles while being first choice in four of those. He took the pitch as the Lisbon side defeated MTK Budapest to conquer the 1963–64 edition of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.

Baptista retired from the game at the end of the 1970–71 season, aged just 30. He remained connected to his only club, in directorial capacities.

International career Baptista earned 11 caps for Portugal, making his debut in the Taça das Nações match against England on 4 June 1964. He participated at the 1966 FIFA World Cup finals, playing five matches for the third-placed team. Sporting issued a note of condolence, praising and thanking him for his years of effort and dedication to the club.

Honours Sporting CP Primeira Liga: 1965–66, 1969–70 Taça de Portugal: 1962–63, 1970–71 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1963–64

Portugal FIFA World Cup third place: 1966

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Alexandre Baptista?

Portuguese footballer (1942–2024)

When was Alexandre Baptista born?

Alexandre Baptista was born on 17 February 1942 in Barreiro.

When did Alexandre Baptista die?

Alexandre Baptista died on 3 March 2024 in Lisbon.

What was Alexandre Baptista's occupation?

Alexandre Baptista was an association football player and economist.

What nationality was Alexandre Baptista?

Alexandre Baptista was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexandre Baptista

· Wikidata: Q2055385

· DBpedia: Alexandre Baptista

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