About António Saraiva
Lived 1934 – 2018 (aged 84). António Saraiva was a Portuguese association football player.
António da Cruz Pinto Saraiva (3 May 1934 – 7 May 2018), simply known as Saraiva, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a defender, either in the center or in the right.
Career Born in Peso da Régua, Saraiva started playing in his hometown club, Sport Club Régua, before moving to S.C. Salgueiros. In 1956, he joined Caldas Sport Clube, drawing the attention of S.L. Benfica, that acquire him in 1959, after Caldas was relegated.
Honours Benfica European Cup; 1960-61, Runner-up 1961-62 Portuguese League: 1959–60, 1960–61, 1962–63 Portuguese Cup: 1961-62
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Who was António Saraiva?
Portuguese football player (1934-2018)
When was António Saraiva born?
António Saraiva was born on 3 May 1934 in Peso da Régua.
When did António Saraiva die?
António Saraiva died on 7 May 2018 in Portimão.
What was António Saraiva's occupation?
António Saraiva was an association football player.
What nationality was António Saraiva?
António Saraiva was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). António Saraiva. https://biography.guide/antonio-saraiva/
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