About Tibi
Lived 1951 – 2021 (aged 70). Tibi was a Portuguese association football player.
António José de Oliveira Meireles (9 April 1951 – 28 December 2021), known as Tibi, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Club career Born in Matosinhos, Porto District, Tibi spent the better part of his 19-year senior career with FC Porto after signing in 1982 from local club Leixões SC. After being first choice for manager Béla Guttmann, he was made surplus to requirements by José Maria Pedroto.
During his spell at the Estádio das Antas, Tibi appeared in 131 competitive matches, won two Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira and the 1977 Taça de Portugal.
International career Tibi won two caps for Portugal over seven years. His debut was on 13 November 1974, in a 3–0 friendly away loss against Switzerland.
Death On 28 December 2021, Tibi died in his hometown from degenerative disease. He was 70 years old.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tibi?
Portuguese footballer (1951–2021)
When was Tibi born?
Tibi was born on 9 April 1951 in Freguesia de Matosinhos.
When did Tibi die?
Tibi died on 28 December 2021 in Matosinhos.
What was Tibi's occupation?
Tibi was an association football player.
What nationality was Tibi?
Tibi was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tibi. https://biography.guide/tibi/
MLA: "Tibi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tibi/.
Chicago: "Tibi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tibi/.
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