Jaime Magalhães
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Jaime Fernandes Magalhães (ˈʒajm(ɨ) mɐɡɐˈʎɐ̃ȷ̃ʃ; born 10 July 1962) is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a right midfielder
.
During his professional career, he represented F.C. Porto for 15 seasons.
, Magalhães was 14 when he joined local powerhouse Futebol Clube do Porto's youth system. He made his senior debut four years later, as the northerners were then coached by Austria
n Hermann Stessl
.
Magalhães was an important player in the 1983–84 season, as Porto finished second to S.L. Benfica in the league, also reaching that campaign's UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
final; in the following year, he scored a career-best 11 times, as the club managed to end in the top position in domestic competition.
Magalhães had several offers to leave Porto, but ultimately stayed and won a total of seven leagues, adding in 1986–87 the European Cup
, having played the entire final
against FC Bayern Munich
.
Under Bobby Robson
, he became a fringe player, and left Porto in the 1995 summer, having appeared in well more than 300 official matches; a move to another side in the north, Leça FC
, was then arranged, but the he retired at the end of the season, with the modest club maintaining its top flight status, but with the player only contributing with four games.
Magalhães was chosen by Portuguese sports newspaper Record
as one of the best 100 Portuguese football players ever.
on 18 November 1981, against Scotland
, in a 2–1 victory for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
qualifiers
, at the age of just 19.
He was overlooked for the squad that appeared at UEFA Euro 1984, but represented the nation at the 1986 World Cup
, gaining a total of 20 caps
(no goals).
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 right midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
.
During his professional career, he represented F.C. Porto for 15 seasons.
Club career
Born in PortoPorto
Porto , also known as Oporto in English, is the second largest city in Portugal and one of the major urban areas in the Iberian Peninsula. Its administrative limits include a population of 237,559 inhabitants distributed within 15 civil parishes...
, Magalhães was 14 when he joined local powerhouse Futebol Clube do Porto's youth system. He made his senior debut four years later, as the northerners were then coached by Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n Hermann Stessl
Hermann Stessl
Hermann Stessl is an Austrian retired football player and coach.-Career:Stessl played for Grazer AK, starting his first team career in 1957....
.
Magalhães was an important player in the 1983–84 season, as Porto finished second to S.L. Benfica in the league, also reaching that campaign's UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
final; in the following year, he scored a career-best 11 times, as the club managed to end in the top position in domestic competition.
Magalhães had several offers to leave Porto, but ultimately stayed and won a total of seven leagues, adding in 1986–87 the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The 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...
, having played the entire final
1987 European Cup Final
The 1987 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Prater Stadium, Vienna, on 27 May 1987, that saw Porto of Portugal defeat Bayern Munich of West Germany 2–1...
against FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
.
Under 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....
, he became a fringe player, and left Porto in the 1995 summer, having appeared in well more than 300 official matches; a move to another side in the north, Leça FC
Leça F.C.
Leça Futebol Clube, better known as Leça FC or simply Leça, is a Portuguese football club located in the town of Leça da Palmeira, Matosinhos. Founded in 1912, they currently play in the Portuguese Second Division and, in the previous season of 2007-08, they finished 10th in the division...
, was then arranged, but the he retired at the end of the season, with the modest club maintaining its top flight status, but with the player only contributing with four games.
Magalhães 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
Magalhães made his debut for PortugalPortugal 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...
on 18 November 1981, against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, in a 2–1 victory for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
qualifiers
1982 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1982 FIFA World Cup qualification....
, at the age of just 19.
He was overlooked for the squad that appeared at UEFA Euro 1984, but represented the nation at the 1986 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...
, gaining a total of 20 caps
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...
(no goals).
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...
: 1983–84, 1987–88, 1990–91, 1993–94 - Portuguese Supercup: 1981, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1991, 1993