Hélio Sousa
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Hélio Filipe Dias de Sousa (born 12 August 1969 in Setúbal
) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central midfielder, and a current coach.
. Being team captain from an early age, he first appeared with the main squad during 1987–88, and went on to experience promotions and relegations
alike throughout 18 professional seasons, being an undisputed starter in 10 of those (three in the second division
).
Hélio retired at almost 36, after helping Vitória to the 2005 Portuguese Cup
, in a 2–1 final success against S.L. Benfica. He played 424 league games (club best) adding 20 goals. Internationally, he was part of Portugal
's squad at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship, which was won in Saudi Arabia
; in 1994, he gained one full
cap
.
to Sporting da Covilhã, helping it retain its second division status.
In August 2009, Hélio took the reins of the national side's under-18
.
Setúbal
Setúbal is the main city in Setúbal Municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.0 km² and a total population of 118,696 inhabitants in the municipality. The city proper has 89,303 inhabitants....
) 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 central midfielder, and a current coach.
Playing career
Known by his first name in his playing days, Hélio played his entire career with hometown club Vitória Futebol ClubeVitória 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...
. Being team captain from an early age, he first appeared with the main squad during 1987–88, and went on to experience promotions and relegations
Promotion and relegation
In many sports leagues around the world, promotion and relegation is a process that takes place at the end of each season. Through it, teams are transferred between divisions based on their performance that season...
alike throughout 18 professional seasons, being an undisputed starter in 10 of those (three in the second division
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...
).
Hélio retired at almost 36, after helping Vitória to the 2005 Portuguese Cup
Taça de Portugal
The 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...
, in a 2–1 final success against S.L. Benfica. He played 424 league games (club best) adding 20 goals. Internationally, he was part 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....
's squad at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship, which was won in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , commonly known in British English as Saudi Arabia and in Arabic as as-Sa‘ūdiyyah , is the largest state in Western Asia by land area, constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula, and the second-largest in the Arab World...
; in 1994, he gained one full
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...
cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
.
Coaching career
After retiring, Sousa moved into management. Beginning with his only professional club, he moved in 2008–092008–09 Liga de Honra
The 2008–09 Liga de Honra season is the nineteenth since its establishment. Trofense are the defending champions.-Teams promoted to Liga de Honra:*Oliveirense*Sporting Covilhã-League table:-Summary:...
to Sporting da Covilhã, helping it retain its second division status.
In August 2009, Hélio took the reins of the national side's under-18
Portugal national under-18 football team
-FIFA Junior Tournament/UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship:*1961, 1994, 1999 champions*1964, 1971, 1988, 1992, 1997 second-place*1960, 1968 third-place*1993, 1998 fourth-place...
.
Club
- 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...
: 2004–05 - Portuguese Second divisionLiga de HonraThe 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...
: Runner-up 1995–96, 2003–04