About Tamanqueiro
Lived 1903 – 1941 (aged 38). Tamanqueiro was a Portuguese association football player.
Raul Soares de Figueiredo (22 January 1903 – 3 December 1941), known as Tamanqueiro, was Portuguese footballer who played as a midfielder.
Football career During his short senior career, Tamanqueiro played for Académico do Porto, S.C. Olhanense and S.L. Benfica. He gained 17 caps for the Portugal national team.
Having made his debut on 17 May 1925, in a 0–2 defeat against Spain in Lisbon, Tamanqueiro appeared for the nation at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tamanqueiro?
Portuguese footballer (1903-1941)
When was Tamanqueiro born?
Tamanqueiro was born on 22 January 1903 in Lisbon.
When did Tamanqueiro die?
Tamanqueiro died on 3 December 1941 in Porto.
What was Tamanqueiro's occupation?
Tamanqueiro was an association football player.
What nationality was Tamanqueiro?
Tamanqueiro was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tamanqueiro (Portuguese footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tamanqueiro. https://biography.guide/tamanqueiro/
MLA: "Tamanqueiro." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tamanqueiro/.
Chicago: "Tamanqueiro." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tamanqueiro/.
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