João Resende Alves
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João António Ferreira Resende Alves (born 5 December 1952 in Albergaria-a-Velha
), is a retired Portuguese
footballer and a current coach.
A skilled attacking midfielder, he was considered one of the best Portuguese players from his generation, and earned the nickname "Luvas Pretas", from the black glove
s he used to wear while playing.
During his career he represented mainly, with equal individual and team success, Benfica and Boavista, also coaching the latter in three separate occasions.
, being recruited in 1969 by Sport Lisboa e Benfica. His first professional club was Varzim Sport Club in 1972–73, followed by C.D. Montijo
, the latter being his first division experience.
Alves moved to his first major team, Boavista FC, for 1974–75, where he first showed more of his talent, earning him a transfer to Spain
's UD Salamanca
, where he remained two more seasons.
He then returned to Portugal and Benfica, only to move after one year to Paris Saint-Germain FC. Failing to impress, he immediately moved back to Benfica, where he would play for the next three seasons. He spent two final seasons at Boavista, ending his career during the 1984–85 season to become team coach.
Alves won two national championship titles for Benfica (1980–81 and 1982–83) and four Portuguese Cups
(two for Boavista, in 1975 and 1976, and two for Benfica, in 1981 and 1983). He also played for the former in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup final
, losing on aggregate to R.S.C. Anderlecht
of Belgium
.
Alves won 36 caps
for Portugal
, scoring three goals (11 for Boavista, two for Salamanca and 17 for Benfica). His debut took place on 13 November 1974, in a 0–3 friendly loss to Switzerland
, and his final match was on 27 April 1983, in a 0–5 loss against the Soviet Union, in an UEFA Euro 1984 qualifier.
team to an historical 1990 Cup of Portugal triumph), Vitória de Guimarães, C.F. Os Belenenses, Salamanca, S.C. Campomaiorense
, S.C. Farense, Académica de Coimbra and Leixões SC. In 1996–97, he led former side Salamanca to a La Liga
return.
After three years out of coaching, he returned to Benfica in 2007, to be in charge of its U-18 team. Two years later, he returned to senior football, signing with Switzerland
's Servette FC
, and achieving promotion to the top division
in his second season
.
On 28 November 2011, following Swiss Cup elimination
at the hands of FC Biel-Bienne
(0–3 away loss), Alves was relieved of his duties.
Albergaria-a-Velha
Albergaria-a-Velha Municipality is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 158.82 km² and a total population of 25230 inhabitants, and 19687 electors .-History:...
), 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 and a current coach.
A skilled attacking midfielder, he was considered one of the best Portuguese players from his generation, and earned the nickname "Luvas Pretas", from the black glove
Glove
A glove is a garment covering the hand. Gloves have separate sheaths or openings for each finger and the thumb; if there is an opening but no covering sheath for each finger they are called "fingerless gloves". Fingerless gloves with one large opening rather than individual openings for each...
s he used to wear while playing.
During his career he represented mainly, with equal individual and team success, Benfica and Boavista, also coaching the latter in three separate occasions.
Playing career
Alves started playing at youth levels for A.D. SanjoanenseA.D. Sanjoanense
Associação Desportiva Sanjoanense is a Portuguese football club based in São João da Madeira. Founded in 1924, it currently plays in the Portuguese Second Division , playing home games at the Estádio Conde Dias Garcia....
, being recruited in 1969 by Sport Lisboa e Benfica. His first professional club was Varzim Sport Club in 1972–73, followed by C.D. Montijo
C.D. Montijo
Clube Desportivo de Montijo was a football club from Montijo, Setúbal. It was founded in 1948. It played in the Portuguese Liga for three occasions, in 1972–73, 1973–74, 1976–77. It was folded in 2007 and restarted as Clube Olímpico do Montijo. It currently plays in the lower Setúbal leagues. Is...
, the latter being his first division experience.
Alves moved to his first major team, Boavista FC, for 1974–75, where he first showed more of his talent, earning him a transfer to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
's UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
, where he remained two more seasons.
He then returned to Portugal and Benfica, only to move after one year to Paris Saint-Germain FC. Failing to impress, he immediately moved back to Benfica, where he would play for the next three seasons. He spent two final seasons at Boavista, ending his career during the 1984–85 season to become team coach.
Alves won two national championship titles for Benfica (1980–81 and 1982–83) and four Portuguese Cups
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...
(two for Boavista, in 1975 and 1976, and two for Benfica, in 1981 and 1983). He also played for the former in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup final
1983 UEFA Cup Final
The 1983 UEFA Cup Final was played on 4 May 1983 and 18 May 1983 between R.S.C. Anderlecht of Belgium and SL Benfica of Portugal. Anderlecht won 2–1 on aggregate.-First leg:-Second leg:-References:* *...
, losing on aggregate to R.S.C. Anderlecht
R.S.C. Anderlecht
Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, usually known as Anderlecht or RSCA , is a Belgian professional football club based in Anderlecht in the Brussels Capital Region. Anderlecht plays in the Belgian Pro League and is the most successful Belgian football team in European competitions as well as in the...
of Belgium
Belgium
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.
Alves won 36 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...
for Portugal
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...
, scoring three goals (11 for Boavista, two for Salamanca and 17 for Benfica). His debut took place on 13 November 1974, in a 0–3 friendly loss to Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, and his final match was on 27 April 1983, in a 0–5 loss against the Soviet Union, in an UEFA Euro 1984 qualifier.
Coaching career
Alves became a coach after finishing his player career, managing Boavista (on three separate occasions), C.F. Estrela da Amadora (leading the AmadoraAmadora
Amadora is a city and a municipality in Portugal, in the northwest of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area. The city and municipality population is 175,872 in eleven freguesias . With an area of 23.77 km², it is the most densely populated municipality of Portugal...
team to an historical 1990 Cup of Portugal triumph), Vitória de Guimarães, C.F. Os Belenenses, Salamanca, S.C. Campomaiorense
S.C. Campomaiorense
Sporting Clube Campomaiorense is a Portuguese football club, founded in 1926, and based in Campo Maior.The club had a professional football section that played five seasons at the top level of Portuguese football and reached the Cup of Portugal final in 1999.Campomaiorense was first promoted to the...
, S.C. Farense, Académica de Coimbra and Leixões SC. In 1996–97, he led former side Salamanca to a La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
return.
After three years out of coaching, he returned to Benfica in 2007, to be in charge of its U-18 team. Two years later, he returned to senior football, signing with Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
's Servette FC
Servette FC
Servette FC is a Swiss football club, based in Geneva currently playing in the Swiss Super League. They were playing in the Swiss Challenge League, the second highest tier of Swiss football having been relegated from the Swiss Super League at the end of 2004/05 season...
, and achieving promotion to the top division
Swiss Super League
The Swiss Super League or Axpo Super League is the top tier of the Swiss Football League. The Swiss Super League is currently ranked 16th according to UEFA's ranking of league coefficients, which is based upon Swiss team performances in European competitions.-Names:-Participating clubs:The teams...
in his second season
2010–11 Swiss Challenge League
The 2010–11 Swiss Challenge League was the eighth season of the Swiss Challenge League, the second tier of the Swiss football league pyramid. It began on 23 July 2010 and ended on 25 May 2011. The champions of this season, FC Lausanne-Sport, earned promotion to the 2011–12 Super League...
.
On 28 November 2011, following Swiss Cup elimination
2011–12 Swiss Cup
The 2011–12 Swiss Cup is the 87th season of Switzerland's annual football cup competition. It will begin on 16 September 2011 with the first games of Round 1 and will end in May 2012 with the Final. The winners of the competition will qualify for the third qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA...
at the hands of FC Biel-Bienne
FC Biel-Bienne
FC Biel-Bienne is a football club based in Biel/Bienne. The currently play in the Swiss Challenge League.-Honours:*Swiss Super League**Champions : 1947**Runners-up : 1948, 1960*Swiss Cup**Runners-up : 1961-Current squad:...
(0–3 away loss), Alves was relieved of his duties.