António André
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António dos Santos Ferreira André (born 24 December 1957 in Vila do Conde) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
He gained notoriety for his tough tackling which on occasion bordered on the violent, and is best known for his lengthy spell at F.C. Porto, with which he won several domestic and continental accolades.
In 1978, he signed his first professional contract, also up north, with Varzim Sport Club, although he continued to work with his family. Still, he produced four solid seasons at the club, scoring a career-high 10 goals in 1983–84.
Under the advice of legendary club manager José Maria Pedroto
, F.C. Porto signed André in that summer. After initial difficulties due to injuries, he was firmly installed in the side's central midfield, remaining there for nine consecutive years, and helping the team win 19 titles, overall.
In his last two years, André was challenged for position by the player who regarded him as his role model, Paulinho Santos
, and appeared less; he retired at the age of 37, winning the league in his last season, as Porto was managed by Bobby Robson
, in what would be the first of five consecutive national titles for the club.
André retired in June 1995 with 380 games in the main division, scoring 41 goals, adding to that 48 matches with four goals in European competition
; he then continued to work with Porto, as an assistant for several coaches. He was chosen by Portuguese sports newspaper Record
as one of the best 100 Portuguese football players ever.
19 times (one goal), making his debut in Lisbon
with Romania
, the latter winning 3–2 in a friendly.
He represented the nation at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
, playing in the entire 1–0 win against England
and also appearing against Poland
, but Portugal exited in the group stage.
, André
, was also a footballer and a midfielder. He too played for Porto (youth only) and Varzim.
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
He gained notoriety for his tough tackling which on occasion bordered on the violent, and is best known for his lengthy spell at F.C. Porto, with which he won several domestic and continental accolades.
Club career
At the age of 13, André entered hometown Rio Ave FC's youth system, as he complemented the sporting activities with fishing in the high sea, in which his family was involved - it was also one of the main activities at Vila do Conde.In 1978, he signed his first professional contract, also up north, with Varzim Sport Club, although he continued to work with his family. Still, he produced four solid seasons at the club, scoring a career-high 10 goals in 1983–84.
Under the advice of legendary club manager José Maria Pedroto
José Maria Pedroto
José Maria Carvalho Pedroto, OIH, was a Portuguese footballer and trainer. He was nicknamed Zé do Boné since, like the character, he usually wore a flat cap....
, F.C. Porto signed André in that summer. After initial difficulties due to injuries, he was firmly installed in the side's central midfield, remaining there for nine consecutive years, and helping the team win 19 titles, overall.
In his last two years, André was challenged for position by the player who regarded him as his role model, Paulinho Santos
Paulinho Santos
João Paulo Maio dos Santos , aka Paulinho Santos, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a defensive midfielder....
, and appeared less; he retired at the age of 37, winning the league in his last season, as Porto was managed by Bobby Robson
Bobby Robson
Sir Robert William "Bobby" Robson, CBE was an English footballer and manager, who coached seven European clubs and the England national team during his career....
, in what would be the first of five consecutive national titles for the club.
André retired in June 1995 with 380 games in the main division, scoring 41 goals, adding to that 48 matches with four goals in European competition
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
; he then continued to work with Porto, as an assistant for several coaches. He was chosen by Portuguese sports newspaper Record
Record (newspaper)
Record is a Portuguese sports newspaper, published in Lisbon. Although it covers most sports, football is the focal point of it, and almost always is the only sport referred to on the cover....
as one of the best 100 Portuguese football players ever.
International career
André played for the Portuguese national teamPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
19 times (one goal), making his debut in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
with Romania
Romania national football team
The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation.Romania is one of only four national teams, the other three being Brazil, France, and Belgium, that took part in the first three World Cups.However, after that...
, the latter winning 3–2 in a friendly.
He represented the nation at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
1986 FIFA World Cup
The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from 31 May to 29 June. The tournament was the second to feature a 24-team format. Colombia had been originally chosen to host the competition by FIFA but, largely due to economic reasons, was not able to do so and officially...
, playing in the entire 1–0 win against England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
and also appearing against Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
, but Portugal exited in the group stage.
Honours
- European CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
: 1986–87 - UEFA Super Cup: 1987
- Intercontinental CupIntercontinental Cup (football)The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
: 1987 - Portuguese League: 1984–85, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1994–95
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 1987–88, 1990–91, 1993–94 - Portuguese Supercup: 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1994
Personal
André's sonSon
A son is a male offspring; a boy or man in relation to his parents. The female analogue is a daughter.-Social issues regarding sons:In pre-industrial societies and some current countries with agriculture-based economies, a higher value was, and still is, assigned to sons rather than daughters,...
, André
André Filipe Brás André
André Filipe Brás André is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Varzim S.C. as a midfielder.-Football career:André was brought up at F.C. Porto and Varzim SC...
, was also a footballer and a midfielder. He too played for Porto (youth only) and Varzim.