About Carlos Canário
Lived 1918 – 1990 (aged 72). Carlos Canário was a Portuguese association football player.
Carlos Augusto Ribeiro Canário (10 February 1918 – 7 September 1990) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder for Estrela Portalegre, Sporting CP and the Portugal national team.
Born in Portalegre, he was known at Sporting as the Sexto Violino ("Sixth Violin") for his support to the five forwards known as the Cinco Violinos ("Five Violins"). His international career did not start until age 30, due to competition from Belenenses' Augusto Amaro.
Canário was awarded Sporting's Prémio Stromp in 1988. He died aged 72, shortly after watching the team.
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Who was Carlos Canário?
Footballer (1918-1990)
When was Carlos Canário born?
Carlos Canário was born on 10 February 1918 in Portalegre.
When did Carlos Canário die?
Carlos Canário died on 7 September 1990.
What was Carlos Canário's occupation?
Carlos Canário was an association football player.
What nationality was Carlos Canário?
Carlos Canário was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Canário. https://biography.guide/carlos-canario-association-football-player/
MLA: "Carlos Canário." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-canario-association-football-player/.
Chicago: "Carlos Canário." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-canario-association-football-player/.
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