Carlos Luís Brito
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Carlos Luís Cereja de Morais Brito (born 21 September 1963 in Porto
) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central defender, and the current manager of Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
Most of his career was associated with Rio Ave, which he represented as both a player and manager, the latter in various spells.
His best year in the first division came in the 1987–88 season, when he scored three goals while appearing in all 38 matches, but his team was eventually relegated, after finishing in 19th position. Brito wrapped up his career with for Rio Ave Futebol Clube, helping the Vila do Conde outfit promote to the second level
in 1991 - in his first year - and retiring as a player at nearly 33.
in the 14th round, eventually leading the club out of the relegation zone, and coaching the team until the end of the 1999–2000 season, which ended in relegation.
After half-a-season at C.F. Estrela da Amadora, and one year out of football, he returned to Rio Ave, helping it return to the first division. In the 2005 summer, after two further campaigns, Brito signed with another former team, Boavista, leading it to a final sixth position in the league, narrowly missing out on UEFA Cup qualification.
In the 2007–08 season, Brito worked with Leixões Sport Clube, being fired near the end of the campaign, with the Matosinhos
side finally avoiding relegation. In January 2009, he replaced João Eusébio at Rio Ave, thus returning for a third stint as a manager.
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) is a retired Portuguese
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footballer who played as a central defender, and the current manager of Rio Ave Futebol Clube.
Most of his career was associated with Rio Ave, which he represented as both a player and manager, the latter in various spells.
Playing career
During his 14-year professional career, Brito played for three northern clubs: after starting with local Boavista Futebol Clube, where he could hardly get a game, he moved to neighours Sport Comércio e Salgueiros.His best year in the first division came in the 1987–88 season, when he scored three goals while appearing in all 38 matches, but his team was eventually relegated, after finishing in 19th position. Brito wrapped up his career with for Rio Ave Futebol Clube, helping the Vila do Conde outfit promote to the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
in 1991 - in his first year - and retiring as a player at nearly 33.
Coaching career
In 1996, with Rio Ave back in the top flight, Brito replaced Henrique CalistoHenrique Calisto
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in the 14th round, eventually leading the club out of the relegation zone, and coaching the team until the end of the 1999–2000 season, which ended in relegation.
After half-a-season at C.F. Estrela da Amadora, and one year out of football, he returned to Rio Ave, helping it return to the first division. In the 2005 summer, after two further campaigns, Brito signed with another former team, Boavista, leading it to a final sixth position in the league, narrowly missing out on UEFA Cup qualification.
In the 2007–08 season, Brito worked with Leixões Sport Clube, being fired near the end of the campaign, with the Matosinhos
Matosinhos
Matosinhos Municipality is located in Porto District, Portugal. The main city is Matosinhos. It is bordered to the south by the city of Porto and lies within the Greater Porto subregion. The municipality has a population of 168,451 in 10 parishes. Many people have recently moved from the...
side finally avoiding relegation. In January 2009, he replaced João Eusébio at Rio Ave, thus returning for a third stint as a manager.