Neno (footballer, born 1962) facts for kids
Neno at the 2011 Legends Cup
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Cidade Velha, Cape Verde | ||
| Date of death | 10 June 2021 (aged 59) | ||
| Place of death | Guimarães, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.82 m | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1975–1978 | Santoantoniense | ||
| 1978–1981 | Barreirense | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1981–1984 | Barreirense | 81 | (0) |
| 1984–1985 | Vitória Guimarães | 21 | (0) |
| 1985–1987 | Benfica | 2 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | Vitória Setúbal | 6 | (0) |
| 1988–1990 | Vitória Guimarães | 58 | (0) |
| 1990–1995 | Benfica | 98 | (0) |
| 1995–1999 | Vitória Guimarães | 57 | (0) |
| Total | 323 | (0) | |
| National team | |||
| 1989–1996 | Portugal | 9 | (0) |
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Neno, whose full name was Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros, was a famous Portuguese football player. He was born on January 27, 1962, and passed away on June 10, 2021. Neno played as a goalkeeper, which means he was the player who protected the goal. He played in 242 games in Portugal's top football league, the Primeira Liga, over 15 seasons. He is best known for playing for two main clubs: Vitória de Guimarães and Benfica.
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Neno's Football Journey
Starting His Career
Neno was born in Cidade Velha, Portuguese Cape Verde. He was one of seven children. His father was a teacher and his mother was a housewife.
He began his football career with a club called F.C. Barreirense. In 1984, he moved to Vitória S.C.. After playing there for one season in the top league, the Primeira Liga, he joined S.L. Benfica. At Benfica, he was originally a backup player for the famous goalkeeper Manuel Bento.
Playing for Different Clubs
After a single season with Vitória F.C., Neno returned to Guimarães. Later, he rejoined Benfica. There, he had an interesting competition for the main goalkeeper spot with another player named Silvino.
Neno was the starting goalkeeper for most of the 1990–91 season. He also started every game in the 1993–94 season, which was a great year because Benfica won the league championship!
Later Career and Retirement
After the 1994 FIFA World Cup, a new goalkeeper named Michel Preud'homme joined Benfica. Neno was his backup for one season. In 1996, Neno left Benfica to finish his playing career back at Vitória de Guimarães. He retired from playing football when he was 37 years old.
Even after he stopped playing, Neno continued to work at Vitória SC. He worked in a management role and also as the club's goalkeeper coach.
Playing for Portugal
Neno played nine games for the Portuguese national team. His first game was on June 8, 1989. It was a friendly match against Brazil, which Portugal lost 4–0.
His last game for Portugal was on January 24, 1996. It was another friendly game, this time against France, which Portugal lost 3–2. Neno did not get chosen to play in the UEFA Euro 1996 tournament. This was because a younger goalkeeper, Nuno Espírito Santo, had taken his place as the main goalkeeper at his club.
Neno's Passing
Neno passed away on June 10, 2021. He was 59 years old. He suffered a heart attack in the village of Polvoreira, near Guimarães, where he lived.
Awards and Trophies
Neno won several important trophies during his career.
Benfica
- Primeira Liga (Portuguese League Champions):
- 1986–87
- 1990–91
- 1993–94
- Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup):
- 1985–86
- 1986–87
- 1992–93
Vitória de Guimarães
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (Portuguese Super Cup):
- 1988
See also
In Spanish: Neno para niños
