Fernando Brassard
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Fernando José Alves Brassard (born 11 April 1972 in Lourenço Marques
, Mozambique) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
. From 1991–95, he played with C.S. Marítimo, Gil Vicente FC (two spells) and Vitória de Guimarães.
In the 1995 summer, Brassard returned to Benfica, for two unassuming seasons, as he had to settle with battling for backup status, behind Belgian
Michel Preud'homme
. He then played one year with Varzim SC - starting but seeing his side be relegated from the first division. He closed out his Vitória de Setúbal
at only 29, being again backup during three years.
Brassard was in the squad for both of Portugal
winning teams in the FIFA U-20 World Cup
, in 1989 and 1991, being part of the dubbed Golden Generation
. Alongside João Vieira Pinto
, he was the only player in the world to win the tournament twice, although he did not play one second in the former edition.
In 2003, shortly after his professional retirement, Brassard joined the senior national team
's coaching staff, working with the goalkeepers for several years.
Maputo
Maputo, also known as Lourenço Marques, is the capital and largest city of Mozambique. It is known as the City of Acacias in reference to acacia trees commonly found along its avenues and the Pearl of the Indian Ocean. It was famous for the inscription "This is Portugal" on the walkway of its...
, Mozambique) is a retired Portuguese
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 goalkeeper.
Football career
Brassard emerged through S.L. Benfica's youth ranks, but was soon deemed surplus to requirements, making his professional debuts with lowly Louletano Desportos ClubeLouletano D.C.
Louletano Desportos Clube is a Portuguese association football club originally from Loulé, but currently based in Faro. The club currently play in the Portuguese Second Division South....
. From 1991–95, he played with C.S. Marítimo, Gil Vicente FC (two spells) and Vitória de Guimarães.
In the 1995 summer, Brassard returned to Benfica, for two unassuming seasons, as he had to settle with battling for backup status, behind Belgian
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
Michel Preud'homme
Michel Preud'homme
Michel Georges Jean Ghislain Preud’Homme'tönten mannen, , commonly known as Michel Preud'homme, is a Belgian football coach and retired goalkeeper. He is currently head coach of Al-Shabab Riyadh, a role he took after guiding outgoing Dutch Eredivisie champions FC Twente in the 2010–11 season...
. He then played one year with Varzim SC - starting but seeing his side be relegated from the first division. He closed out his Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
at only 29, being again backup during three years.
Brassard was in the squad for both of Portugal
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
winning teams in the FIFA U-20 World Cup
FIFA U-20 World Cup
The FIFA U-20 World Cup, until 2005 known as the FIFA World Youth Championship, is the world championship of football for male players under the age of 20 and is organized by Fédération Internationale de Football Association...
, in 1989 and 1991, being part of the dubbed Golden Generation
Golden Generation
In sport, a golden generation is an exceptionally gifted group of players of similar age, whose achievements reach or are expected to reach a level of success beyond that which their team had previously achieved...
. Alongside João Vieira Pinto
João Vieira Pinto
João Manuel Vieira Pinto is a retired Portuguese footballer who played mostly as a forward.Blessed with formidable skills and scoring ability, he made his name mostly at a domestic level and as a key figure in the Portuguese national team's "Golden Generation", collecting 138 caps and scoring 35...
, he was the only player in the world to win the tournament twice, although he did not play one second in the former edition.
In 2003, shortly after his professional retirement, Brassard joined the senior national team
Portugal 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...
's coaching staff, working with the goalkeepers for several years.