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Manuel Vasques

1926 – 2003

Portuguese association footballer

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About Manuel Vasques

Lived 1926 – 2003 (aged 76). Manuel Vasques was a Portuguese association football player.

Manuel Soeiro Vasques (29 July 1926 – 10 July 2003) was a Portuguese footballer who played as a forward.

Club career Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Vasques joined Sporting CP in 1946, from local club CUF. During his spell in Lisbon he appeared in 349 games all competitions comprised and scored 225 goals, being part of an attacking line dubbed the Cinco Violinos (Five Violins) that also included Albano, Jesus Correia, Fernando Peyroteo and José Travassos and winning ten major titles, including eight Primeira Liga championships.

In the 1950–51 season, Vasques led the scoring charts with 29 goals to help the Lions win the domestic league 11 points ahead of second-placed Porto.

International career Vasques won 26 caps for the Portugal national team over nine years, netting eight times. His debut came on 21 March 1948 in a 3–0 friendly loss against Spain, in Madrid.

Personal life Vasques' uncle, Manuel Soeiro, was also a footballer. He too played for Sporting and Portugal.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Manuel Vasques?

Portuguese association footballer (1926-2003)

When was Manuel Vasques born?

Manuel Vasques was born on 29 July 1926 in Barreiro.

When did Manuel Vasques die?

Manuel Vasques died on 10 July 2003 in Portugal.

What was Manuel Vasques's occupation?

Manuel Vasques was an association football player.

What nationality was Manuel Vasques?

Manuel Vasques was Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manuel Vasques

· Wikidata: Q2402476

· DBpedia: Manuel Vasques

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