Seninho facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arsénio Rodrigues Jardim | ||
| Date of birth | 1 July 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Sá da Bandeira, Angola | ||
| Date of death | 4 July 2020 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Porto, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Porto | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1978 | Porto | 121 | (24) |
| 1978–1982 | New York Cosmos | 58 | (11) |
| 1983–1984 | Chicago Sting | 47 | (14) |
| Total | 226 | (49) | |
| National team | |||
| 1976–1978 | Portugal | 4 | (1) |
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Arsénio Rodrigues Jardim (born July 1, 1949 – died July 4, 2020), known to many as Seninho, was a talented Portuguese professional football player. He was famous for playing as a right winger, which means he played on the side of the field, often helping to score goals. Seninho also proudly played for his country, Portugal, four times in less than two years.
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Seninho's Early Life and Career
Seninho was born in Sá da Bandeira, which is now called Lubango, in Angola. He started his football journey in the youth teams of Porto, one of Portugal's biggest football clubs.
Playing for FC Porto
Seninho joined Porto's main team in 1969. He quickly became a key player, known for his speed and skill on the right wing. He played for Porto for nine seasons, from 1969 to 1978. During this time, he played in 121 games and scored 24 goals. His time at Porto was a very important part of his career.
Moving to the USA: New York Cosmos
In 1978, Seninho made a big move across the Atlantic Ocean. He joined the New York Cosmos in the North American Soccer League (NASL). This league was very popular at the time and had many famous international players. Seninho played 58 games for the Cosmos and scored 11 goals.
Playing for Chicago Sting
After his time with the New York Cosmos, Seninho moved to another American team. In 1983, he joined the Chicago Sting (NASL). He continued to show his skills as a winger, playing in 47 games and scoring 14 goals for the Sting. He played for them until 1984, before ending his professional career.
International Career with Portugal
Seninho also had the honor of representing his home country, Portugal. He played four games for the national team between 1976 and 1978. He even scored one goal for Portugal during his international appearances. Playing for your country is a special achievement for any footballer.
Later Life
Seninho passed away on July 4, 2020, in Porto, Portugal. He was 71 years old. He is remembered as a talented winger who played for top clubs in Portugal and the United States.
