About João Manuel
Lived 1967 – 2005 (aged 37). João Manuel was a Portuguese association football player.
João Manuel Loureiro dos Santos, known as João Manuel (31 August 1967 – 18 May 2005) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career João Manuel made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Académico de Viseu on 28 August 1988 as a starter in a 0–0 draw against Marítimo. Over his career, he played 255 games on the top level of Portuguese football, most of them with União de Leiria, he also played in the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Intertoto Cup with the club.
International career João Manuel was called up to the Portugal national football team several times in 1996 and 1997, but stayed on the bench in each game he was on the roster.
Death João Manuel died on 18 May 2005 of multiple sclerosis.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was João Manuel?
Portuguese association football player (1967-2005)
When was João Manuel born?
João Manuel was born on 31 August 1967 in Moimenta da Beira.
When did João Manuel die?
João Manuel died on 18 May 2005 in Guimarães.
What was João Manuel's occupation?
João Manuel was an association football player.
What nationality was João Manuel?
João Manuel was Portuguese.
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· DBpedia: João Manuel (footballer, born 1967)
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