Vítor Damas

Club career Born in Lisbon, Damas made his professional debut with his hometown club Sporting CP at the age of just 19. After two years as a backup he became the capital side's undisputed starter, winning two Primeira Liga and three Taça de Portugal trophies, including the double in 1973–74.

Aged 32, Damas returned to Portugal, playing two years apiece with Vitória S.C. and Portimonense SC, after which he rejoined Sporting.

Following his retirement at 41, Damas remained at Sporting as goalkeepers' coach.

International career Damas earned 29 caps for the Portugal national team, from 6 April 1969 to 11 July 1986. He was second choice at both UEFA Euro 1984 and the 1986 FIFA World Cup, backing up S.L. Benfica's Manuel Bento; however, in the latter tournament, the starter suffered a serious fibula injury in training, and he took the pitch for group-stage losses against Poland (1–0) and Morocco (3–1).

Death Damas died at the age of 55 from cancer, in Lisbon.

Honours Sporting CP Primeira Liga: 1969–70, 1973–74 Taça de Portugal: 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1987