José Henrique
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José Henrique Rodrigues Marques (born 18 May 1943 in Arrentela), known as José Henrique, is a retired Portuguese
footballer.
A goalkeeper, he is best known for his successful spell at Benfica, being nickname
d Zé Gato (Joe Cat).
(1961–64), then with Seixal FC
(1964–65) and Atlético Clube de Portugal
(1965–66), all clubs in the Lisbon
area.
Subsequently, he signed with local (and national) giants S.L. Benfica, where he would remain the following 13 years - he had already played youth football there for two years. In the club's back-to-back first division wins in 1971–73, Henrique was instrumental in helping the squad attain its defensive record: 60 matches with only one loss and 29 goals conceded. He had to share first-choice duties in the next years with another club great, Manuel Bento, eventually losing his position in 1976, having won eight leagues and three cups
; he also appeared in the 1967–68 European Cup final, lost 1–4 to Manchester United
in extra time.
From 1979–82, Henrique played in the second level
, with C.D. Nacional (two years) and Sporting da Covilhã, retiring at 39. Subsequently, he became a coach with poor results, before returning to Benfica for its youth teams.
, his debut coming on 10 December 1969, in a 0–1 friendly defeat with England
. His last match took place on 13 October 1973 in Lisbon
, a 2–2 draw against Bulgaria
for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
qualifiers
– it would also be longtime Benfica teammate Eusébio
's last international.
The peak of Henrique's international career was at the Brazilian Independence Cup in 1972, where he helped the national side finish second to the hosts
, only succumbing to a last-minute goal
(0–1). During his career, however, he suffered stiff competition from Sporting Clube de Portugal's Vítor Damas
.
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.
A goalkeeper, he is best known for his successful spell at Benfica, being nickname
Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
d Zé Gato (Joe Cat).
Club career
Henrique first played at Amora FCAmora F.C.
Amora Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from Amora .The club was founded in 1921. The senior football section currently plays in the Portuguese Third Division , F series.-League History:...
(1961–64), then with Seixal FC
Seixal F.C.
Seixal Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from Seixal, in Setúbal district.The club was founded in 1926, and its main section is rink hockey . The club had a football club but it folded in 2007 and only maintains the junior divisions.-League History :The club has two presences at the top...
(1964–65) and Atlético Clube de Portugal
Atlético Clube de Portugal
Atlético Clube de Portugal is a Portuguese football team from Alcântara, Lisbon, founded on 18 September 1942. The club was formed with the union of two clubs – Carcavelinhos Football Clube and União Foot-ball Lisboa. They currently play in the Liga de Honra after gaining promotion in the 2010-11...
(1965–66), all clubs in the 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...
area.
Subsequently, he signed with local (and national) giants S.L. Benfica, where he would remain the following 13 years - he had already played youth football there for two years. In the club's back-to-back first division wins in 1971–73, Henrique was instrumental in helping the squad attain its defensive record: 60 matches with only one loss and 29 goals conceded. He had to share first-choice duties in the next years with another club great, Manuel Bento, eventually losing his position in 1976, having won eight leagues and three 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...
; he also appeared in the 1967–68 European Cup final, lost 1–4 to Manchester United
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
in extra time.
From 1979–82, Henrique played in the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
, with C.D. Nacional (two years) and Sporting da Covilhã, retiring at 39. Subsequently, he became a coach with poor results, before returning to Benfica for its youth teams.
International career
Henrique played 15 times 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 10 December 1969, in a 0–1 friendly defeat 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...
. His last match took place on 13 October 1973 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...
, a 2–2 draw against Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
for the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
qualifiers
1974 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone . For an overview of the qualification rounds, see the article 1974 FIFA World Cup qualification....
– it would also be longtime Benfica teammate Eusébio
Eusébio
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, GCIH, GCM , commonly known simply as Eusébio, is a retired Mozambican-born Portuguese football forward. He is considered one of the best footballers of all-time by the IFFHS, experts and fans...
's last international.
The peak of Henrique's international career was at the Brazilian Independence Cup in 1972, where he helped the national side finish second to the hosts
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...
, only succumbing to a last-minute goal
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
(0–1). During his career, however, he suffered stiff competition from Sporting Clube de Portugal's Vítor Damas
Vítor Damas
Vítor Manuel Afonso Damas de Oliveira , known as Damas, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
.
Honours
- Portuguese League: 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77
- 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...
: 1968–69, 1969–70, 1971–72 - 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 1967–68