Chiquinho Carlos

Francisco Carlos (born 26 April 1963), known as Chiquinho Carlos, is a Brazilian retired footballer who played as a forward.

He spent 11 years of his professional career in Portugal (21 in total in the country), amassing Primeira Liga totals of 271 matches and 70 goals over nine seasons and representing mainly Benfica, Vitória de Guimarães and Braga.

Club career Born in Taquaritinga, São Paulo, Chiquinho Carlos started playing with Botafogo Futebol Clube (SP) and CR Flamengo. In 1986, he moved to Portugal where he would remain for the rest of his career, representing S.L. Benfica, Vitória de Guimarães, S.C. Braga, Vitória de Setúbal, Académico de Viseu F.C. and Atlético Clube de Portugal. going on to take part in 80 competitive matches during his two-year spell and score 21 goals.

From ages 35 to 44, Chiquinho Carlos played amateur football with C.D. Mafra and G.D. Igreja Nova. He returned to the former immediately after retiring, acting as goalkeeper coach for several years.

Honours Benfica Primeira Liga: 1986–87 Taça de Portugal: 1986–87 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira runner-up: 1986, 1987

Vitória Guimarães Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1988