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António Manuel

b. 1929

Portuguese association football player

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About António Manuel

Born 1929. António Manuel is a Portuguese association football player.

António Manuel Alves Bernardes (born 7 December 1929) is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a half-back.

Career António Manuel arrived at Benfica in 1948, but only made his debut on 2 January 1949, when Ted Smith started him against Belenenses. It was his only appearance all season. He did not compete for the first team in 1949–50, but played six league matches in 1950–51. The following year, his playing time was once again cut short, as he only played one game, an away win to Boavista on 30 March 1952. However, his next two seasons, were more productive, as he played 9 league games in each.

António Manuel left the club in 1954 without any silverware, since he never played in any of the club conquests during his time there. He continued his career at Torreense, helping them get promoted from the Portuguese Second Division in 1954–55.

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Who is António Manuel?

Portuguese association football player

When was António Manuel born?

António Manuel was born on 7 December 1929 in Portugal.

What is António Manuel's occupation?

António Manuel is an association football player.

What nationality is António Manuel?

António Manuel is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: António Manuel

· Wikidata: Q24652444

· DBpedia: António Manuel

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