Carlos Manuel
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Carlos Manuel Correia dos Santos (ˈkaɾluʃ mɐnuˈɛɫ; born 15 January 1958), known as Carlos Manuel, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central midfielder, and a current manager.
Best known for his spell at Sport Lisboa e Benfica, he was also a leading figure for the national team
during the better part of the 80's. After retiring, he embarked in a lengthy spell as coach.
Having won more than 40 caps for Portugal
in six years, Manuel represented the nation in one World Cup
and one European Championship
.
, moving in 1978 to F.C. Barreirense. He reached the Portuguese top level as he signed with S.L. Benfica, still in Lisbon
, going on to be an influential member of a side that won four leagues and six cups
in the 80's, as well as finishing runner-up to R.S.C. Anderlecht
in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup.
After falling out of favour with the club's management, Manuel moved in January 1988 to Switzerland
with FC Sion
; only five months later, he returned to the Portuguese capital after signing with Sporting Clube de Portugal. After a solid first season, his career began winding down, and he finally retired midway through 1993–94, whilst at G.D. Estoril Praia - he had previously represented Boavista Futebol Clube for two years. He was chosen by Portuguese sports newspaper Record
as one of the best 100 Portuguese football players ever.
After retiring at 36, Carlos Manuel took on coaching, having managed with little success a host of clubs, mainly in the Lisbon area. Midway through 1997–98, he bought out his contract at S.C. Salgueiros and joined Sporting, but the Lions could only finish fourth and he was sacked, a fate he met mere months after, at Sporting de Braga.
, Carlos Manuel was capped
on 42 occasions, scoring eight goals. His debut came on 26 March 1980, in a 1–4 defeat to Scotland
for the 1982 FIFA World Cup
qualifiers
.
Three of those goals were memorable: in the win over Poland
in Wrocław on October 28, 1983, which helped Portugal qualify for UEFA Euro 1984; the historic victory in West Germany
, in Stuttgart
, on 16 October 1985, which secured qualification
for the 1986 World Cup
, and in the latter competition's final stages, the win over England
in the group opener (all three matches finished 1–0 for Portugal).
After the 1986 World Cup loss to Morocco
, with Portugal being ousted in the group stages - the competition was also stained by the Portuguese players' involvement in the Saltillo Affair
- Manuel retired from the international scene, at only 28.
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 manager.
Best known for his spell at Sport Lisboa e Benfica, he was also a leading figure for the national team
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...
during the better part of the 80's. After retiring, he embarked in a lengthy spell as coach.
Having won more than 40 caps 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...
in six years, Manuel represented the nation in one World Cup
FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...
and one European Championship
UEFA European Football Championship
The UEFA European Football Championship is the main football competition of the men's national football teams governed by UEFA . Held every four years since 1960, in the even-numbered year between World Cup tournaments, it was originally called the UEFA European Nations Cup, changing to the current...
.
Club career
Born in Moita, Setúbal District, Carlos Manuel made his football debuts with CUFG.D. Fabril
Grupo Desportivo Fabril is a Portuguese sports club established as Grupo Desportivo da CUF in 1937.-History:Established as Grupo Desportivo da CUF Grupo Desportivo Fabril is a Portuguese sports club established as Grupo Desportivo da CUF (G.D. CUF, with CUF standing for the company Companhia União...
, moving in 1978 to F.C. Barreirense. He reached the Portuguese top level as he signed with S.L. Benfica, still 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...
, going on to be an influential member of a side that won four leagues and six 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 the 80's, as well as finishing runner-up 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...
in the 1982–83 UEFA Cup.
After falling out of favour with the club's management, Manuel moved in January 1988 to 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....
with FC Sion
FC Sion
FC Sion is a Swiss football team from the city of Sion. The club was founded in 1909, and play their home games at the Stade Tourbillon. They have won the Swiss Super League twice, and the Swiss Cup in each of their twelve appearances in the final, the most recent being in 2011.The first team also...
; only five months later, he returned to the Portuguese capital after signing with Sporting Clube de Portugal. After a solid first season, his career began winding down, and he finally retired midway through 1993–94, whilst at G.D. Estoril Praia - he had previously represented Boavista Futebol Clube for two years. He 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.
After retiring at 36, Carlos Manuel took on coaching, having managed with little success a host of clubs, mainly in the Lisbon area. Midway through 1997–98, he bought out his contract at S.C. Salgueiros and joined Sporting, but the Lions could only finish fourth and he was sacked, a fate he met mere months after, at Sporting de Braga.
International career
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...
, Carlos Manuel was capped
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...
on 42 occasions, scoring eight goals. His debut came on 26 March 1980, in a 1–4 defeat to 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...
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....
.
Three of those goals were memorable: in the win over Poland
Poland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
in Wrocław on October 28, 1983, which helped Portugal qualify for UEFA Euro 1984; the historic victory in West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
, in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, on 16 October 1985, which secured qualification
1986 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1986 FIFA World Cup qualification....
for 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...
, and in the latter competition's final stages, the win over 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...
in the group opener (all three matches finished 1–0 for Portugal).
After the 1986 World Cup loss to Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
, with Portugal being ousted in the group stages - the competition was also stained by the Portuguese players' involvement in the Saltillo Affair
Saltillo Affair
The Saltillo Affair was a player uprising in the Portugal national football team during the Mexico '86 FIFA World Cup, named after the Mexican city of Saltillo, Coahuila, the team headquarters for the competition....
- Manuel retired from the international scene, at only 28.
Team
- Portuguese League: 1980–81, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1986–87
- 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, 1991–92 - Portuguese Supercup: 1979, 1984
- UEFA Cup: Runner-up 1982–83