Francisco Alves Albino
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Francisco Alves Albino, best known as Albino (2 November 1912 – 25 February 1993) was a former Portuguese footballer. Nicknamed "O Tempero" (the sauce/the spice), he had a notable run for SL Benfica
in its early days.
in 1932, as a Midfielder
. He was the Boss of Benfica midfield, his presence in the center of the pitch was well noticed by his opponents. He won seven championships and was considered indispensable both in the SL Benfica squad and Portugal National Football Team
.
He was known for being a modest person, not very concerned about money, but he used to joke after the game about the winning prizes, he used to say “Quando é que vem o tempero?” Translation: "When is the sauce coming?" referring to the winning prize money.
He played for 13 years with the SL Benfica jersey, And has received two honours for his dedication to the club "Sócio de Mérito" and "Águia de Prata".
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
in its early days.
Career
He started playing for SL BenficaSL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
in 1932, as a Midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He was the Boss of Benfica midfield, his presence in the center of the pitch was well noticed by his opponents. He won seven championships and was considered indispensable both in the SL Benfica squad and Portugal National Football 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...
.
He was known for being a modest person, not very concerned about money, but he used to joke after the game about the winning prizes, he used to say “Quando é que vem o tempero?” Translation: "When is the sauce coming?" referring to the winning prize money.
He played for 13 years with the SL Benfica jersey, And has received two honours for his dedication to the club "Sócio de Mérito" and "Águia de Prata".