Francisco Alves Albino

Francisco Alves Albino (2 November 1912 – 25 February 1993), best known as Albino, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.

Over the course of 13 seasons, he amassed Primeira Liga totals of 172 games and twelve goals, spending all of his career at Benfica, winning nine major titles.

Career

Club Born in Tortosendo, a village in the vicinity of the Serra da Estrela, Albino arrived at Benfica at the age of 17, under Arthur John reign, to represent the youth teams.

A slender, but hard-working footballer; at 20 years old, manager Ribeiro dos Reis gave him, an opportunity with the first team, when they faced Braga Regional team in a friendly on 26 December 1932. He was capped 10 times, with his last in a 2–4 loss against Switzerland on 12 February 1939.

Honours Benfica Primeira Divisão: 1935–36, 1936–37, 1937–38, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45 Taça de Portugal: 1939–40, 1942–43, 1943–44 Campeonato de Portugal: 1934–35 Campeonato de Lisboa: 1932–33, 1939–40