Custódio Pinto
Encyclopedia
Custódio João Pinto is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a central midfielder.
, he amassed league totals of 242 games and 79 goals, but only won one trophy, the 1968 Portuguese Cup
.
In 1971, Pinto signed with Minho side Vitória de Guimarães, where he would play four seasons (always in the top flight) and appear in a further 116 matches, netting 28 times, and retiring from professional football at 33.
for Portugal
, scoring one goal. He made his debut on 29 April 1964, a 3–2 friendly win over Switzerland
in Zürich
, and was selected to the squad that appeared in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
, not leaving the bench for the third-placed team.
Pinto's last international match was played on 4 May 1969 in Porto
, as Portugal drew 2–2 against Greece
for the 1970 World Cup qualifiers
, eventually finishing bottom in its group.
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.
Club career
Pinto made his professional debuts with F.C. Porto, first appearing in the first division at the age of 19. During his ten-year spell with the northernersPorto
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...
, he amassed league totals of 242 games and 79 goals, but only won one trophy, the 1968 Portuguese Cup
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 1971, Pinto signed with Minho side Vitória de Guimarães, where he would play four seasons (always in the top flight) and appear in a further 116 matches, netting 28 times, and retiring from professional football at 33.
International career
Pinto gained 13 capsCap (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 one goal. He made his debut on 29 April 1964, a 3–2 friendly win over Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
in Zürich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
, and was selected to the squad that appeared in the 1966 FIFA World Cup
1966 FIFA World Cup
The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup, was held in England from 11 July to 30 July. England beat West Germany 4–2 in the final, winning the World Cup for the first time, so becoming the first host to win the tournament since Italy in 1934.-Host selection:England was chosen as...
, not leaving the bench for the third-placed team.
Pinto's last international match was played on 4 May 1969 in Porto
Porto
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...
, as Portugal drew 2–2 against Greece
Greece national football team
The Greece national football team represents Greece in association football and is controlled by the Hellenic Football Federation, the governing body for football in Greece. Greece's home ground is Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus and their head coach is Fernando Santos...
for the 1970 World Cup qualifiers
1970 FIFA World Cup qualification
A total of 75 teams entered the 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. Hosts and defending champions qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition....
, eventually finishing bottom in its group.