Neno
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Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros, aka Neno (born 27 January 1962 in Praia
, Cape Verde
) is a retired Cape Verdean-born Portuguese
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
After one single season at Vitória de Setúbal
and a second spell at Guimarães
, Neno re-signed with Benfica, going on to experience an interesting battle for first-choice status with Silvino
, whom also played with both Vitória outfits (but not in the same periods); he was the starter in most of the 1990–91 season and the entirety of 1993–94, which finished in league conquest.
After Michel Preud'homme
was signed by the Reds after the 1994 FIFA World Cup
, Neno backed him up for one season, but left in 1996 to finish his career with his first club, retiring at 37. Subsequently, he continued to work there, in a directorial capacity, while also accumulating as Vitória SC's goalkeeper coach.
, his debut coming on 8 June 1989, in a 0–4 defeat with Brazil
in a friendly match. His last game was a 1–1 draw with England
on 24 January 1996 in another friendly, and he would miss selection for UEFA Euro 1996 due to having lost the number one position at his club, to youngster Nuno
.
Praia
Praia , is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. It lies on the southern coast of Santiago island in the Sotavento Islands group. It is the island's ferry port and is home to one of the nation’s four international airports...
, Cape Verde
Cape Verde
The Republic of Cape Verde is an island country, spanning an archipelago of 10 islands located in the central Atlantic Ocean, 570 kilometres off the coast of Western Africa...
) is a retired Cape Verdean-born 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.
Club career
Neno started his career with lowly F.C. Barreirense, moving to Vitória de Guimarães in 1984; after one season, already in the first division, he signed with national powerhouse S.L. Benfica, originally backing up legendary Manuel Bento.After one single season at 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...
and a second spell at Guimarães
Guimarães
Guimarães Municipality is located in northwestern Portugal in the province of Minho and in the Braga District. It contains the city of Guimarães.The present Mayor is António Magalhães Silva, elected by the Socialist Party.-Parishes:-Economy:...
, Neno re-signed with Benfica, going on to experience an interesting battle for first-choice status with Silvino
Silvino Louro
Silvino de Almeida Louro , simply Silvino in his playing career, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
, whom also played with both Vitória outfits (but not in the same periods); he was the starter in most of the 1990–91 season and the entirety of 1993–94, which finished in league conquest.
After 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...
was signed by the Reds after the 1994 FIFA World Cup
1994 FIFA World Cup
The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in nine cities across the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. The United States was chosen as the host by FIFA on July 4, 1988...
, Neno backed him up for one season, but left in 1996 to finish his career with his first club, retiring at 37. Subsequently, he continued to work there, in a directorial capacity, while also accumulating as Vitória SC's goalkeeper coach.
International career
Neno had nine caps 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...
, his debut coming on 8 June 1989, in a 0–4 defeat with Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in a friendly match. His last game was a 1–1 draw with England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on 24 January 1996 in another friendly, and he would miss selection for UEFA Euro 1996 due to having lost the number one position at his club, to youngster Nuno
Nuno Espírito Santo
Nuno Herlander Simões Espírito Santo , simply Nuno, is a retired Santomean-born Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
.
Honours
- Portuguese League: 1986–87, 1990–91, 1993–94
- 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...
: 1985–86, 1986–87, 1992–93 - Portuguese Supercup: 1986, 1990