Shéu
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Shéu Han known as Shéu, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central midfielder.
Having represented Benfica during a 17-year professional career, he was nicknamed "Pézinhos de lã" (wool
feet).
lieutenant
Manuel da Costa, arriving in Lisbon
in 1970 and joining S.L. Benfica's youth ranks. He made his first appearance with the main squad in 1972, but only became a regular three seasons later.
Shéu would remain there until the end of his career, even captaining the squad from 1986–89. He was an important member in the conquest of nine national championships and six domestic cups
.
In addition, Shéu played in the 1983 UEFA Cup Final
, when Benfica lost to R.S.C. Anderlecht
1–2 on aggregate, scoring the leading goal in the return leg in Lisbon, and also helped his only club to the 1987–88 European Cup
final
, a penalty shootout loss to PSV Eindhoven. He retired with 349 league matches, only surpassed in midfield by another club legend and countryman, Mário Coluna
.
After ending his football career, Shéu became a football manager, serving as assistant coach for Benfica, and in other several directorial capacities, for more than two decades. He also opened his own sports shop - Shéu Han - Artigos Desportivos, Lda.
, scoring a goal. His debut came in a 1–3 defeat to Italy
in Turin
, on 7 April 1976, in a friendly match, and his last match was in Bern, a 1–1 draw with Switzerland
, on 29 October 1986, in the UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying stage.
Han also appeared for the nation during Euro 1984's qualifiers, but did not make the final squad, which eventually finished third in France
.
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.
Having represented Benfica during a 17-year professional career, he was nicknamed "Pézinhos de lã" (wool
Wool
Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and certain other animals, including cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, qiviut from muskoxen, vicuña, alpaca, camel from animals in the camel family, and angora from rabbits....
feet).
Club career
Shéu, who has Chinese ancestry, was discovered in his native Mozambique by armyArmy
An army An army An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine), in the broadest sense, is the land-based military of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps...
lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
Manuel da Costa, arriving in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
in 1970 and joining S.L. Benfica's youth ranks. He made his first appearance with the main squad in 1972, but only became a regular three seasons later.
Shéu would remain there until the end of his career, even captaining the squad from 1986–89. He was an important member in the conquest of nine national championships and six domestic 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...
.
In addition, Shéu played in the 1983 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:* *...
, when Benfica lost 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...
1–2 on aggregate, scoring the leading goal in the return leg in Lisbon, and also helped his only club to the 1987–88 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...
final
1988 European Cup Final
The 1988 European Cup Final was a football match played between PSV Eindhoven of the Netherlands and Benfica of Portugal. PSV won 6–5 on penalties after a goalless draw after extra time...
, a penalty shootout loss to PSV Eindhoven. He retired with 349 league matches, only surpassed in midfield by another club legend and countryman, Mário Coluna
Mário Coluna
Mário Esteves Coluna is a former Portuguese and Mozambican footballer. He was primarily a left-half and was nicknamed the "O Monstro Sagrado" .-Career:...
.
After ending his football career, Shéu became a football manager, serving as assistant coach for Benfica, and in other several directorial capacities, for more than two decades. He also opened his own sports shop - Shéu Han - Artigos Desportivos, Lda.
International career
Shéu was capped 24 times for the Portuguese national teamPortugal 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 a goal. His debut came in a 1–3 defeat to Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
in Turin
Turin
Turin is a city and major business and cultural centre in northern Italy, capital of the Piedmont region, located mainly on the left bank of the Po River and surrounded by the Alpine arch. The population of the city proper is 909,193 while the population of the urban area is estimated by Eurostat...
, on 7 April 1976, in a friendly match, and his last match was in Bern, a 1–1 draw with Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
, on 29 October 1986, in the UEFA Euro 1988 qualifying stage.
Han also appeared for the nation during Euro 1984's qualifiers, but did not make the final squad, which eventually finished third in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
.
Honours
- Portuguese League: 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87, 1988–89
- 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...
: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87 - Portuguese Supercup: 1980, 1985
- Iberian Cup: 1983
- 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...
: Runner-up 1987–88 - UEFA Cup: Runner-up 1982–83