About Carlos Resende
Born 1971. Carlos Resende is a Portuguese handball coach and handball player.
Carlos Alberto da Rocha Resende (born 29 May 1971) is a Portuguese former handball player and current coach of FC Porto.
He played most of his career at FC Porto, except for a period of five years when he represented ABC Braga. He started his coach career in 2006 at Porto, joining ABC Braga in 2011, where he stayed until 2017.
Resende is the most capped player of all-time for the Portugal national team, with 250 matches. He played three times at the World Men's Handball Championship, in 1997, 2001 and 2003.
Honours
Coach Portuguese League: 2008–09, 2015–16 Portuguese Cup: 2006–07, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18 Portuguese League Cup: 2007–08 Portuguese Super Cup: 2015, 2018 EHF Challenge Cup: 2015–16
Distinction Sports Merit Medal
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Carlos Resende?
Portuguese handball player and coach
When was Carlos Resende born?
Carlos Resende was born on 29 May 1971 in Lisbon.
What is Carlos Resende's occupation?
Carlos Resende is a handball coach and handball player.
What nationality is Carlos Resende?
Carlos Resende is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carlos Resende. https://biography.guide/carlos-resende/
MLA: "Carlos Resende." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carlos-resende/.
Chicago: "Carlos Resende." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/carlos-resende/.
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