Júlio Correia da Silva

Júlio Correia da Silva (1 December 1919 – 18 March 2010), known as Julinho, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a forward.

Over the course of 13 seasons, he amassed Primeira Liga totals of 166 games and 170 goals, mainly at Benfica, where he won six major titles.

Career Born in Ramalde, Portugal, Julinho started his career at Boavista F.C., debuting for the first-team at only 15, and staying until 1940. After a short stint at Académico F.C., he caught the attention of S.L. Benfica who signed him in 1942, despite better offers from FC Porto.

At Benfica, he went on to be part of the club's offensive line that included Mário Rui, Espírito Santo, Rogério Pipi and Arsénio, who were dubbed Os Cinco Diabos Vermelhos (The Five Red Devils).

Career statistics Club

Honours

Club Benfica Primeira Liga: 1942–43, 1944–45, 1949–50 Taça de Portugal: 1942–43, 1943–44 Latin Cup: 1950

Individual Primeira Liga: Top Scorer 1942–43, 1949–50 Taça de Portugal: Top Scorer 1943–44