About Manuel Caldeira
Lived 1926 – 2014 (aged 87). Manuel Caldeira was a Portuguese association football player.
Manuel António Caldeira (14 December 1926 – 9 August 2014) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a defender.
Club career Caldeira was born in Vila Real de Santo António, Algarve. He spent nine years of his senior career with Sporting CP after signing from local club Lusitano FC, winning five Primeira Liga championships – four consecutive – and the 1954 edition of the Taça de Portugal.
International career Over a five-month period, Caldeira earned three caps for Portugal. He made his debut on 19 December 1954 against West Germany, a 3–0 friendly defeat in Lisbon.
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Who was Manuel Caldeira?
Portuguese footballer (1926-2014)
When was Manuel Caldeira born?
Manuel Caldeira was born on 14 December 1926 in Vila Real de Santo António.
When did Manuel Caldeira die?
Manuel Caldeira died on 9 August 2014 in Faro.
What was Manuel Caldeira's occupation?
Manuel Caldeira was an association football player.
What nationality was Manuel Caldeira?
Manuel Caldeira was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manuel Caldeira. https://biography.guide/manuel-caldeira/
MLA: "Manuel Caldeira." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manuel-caldeira/.
Chicago: "Manuel Caldeira." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manuel-caldeira/.
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