Pedro das Neves Correia
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Pedro Miguel das Neves Correia, simpy Pedro (born 22 November 1974 in Paços de Ferreira
Paços de Ferreira
Paços de Ferreira is a city in Portugal. It is sometimes also called Capital do Móvel , since the city is home to numerous furniture manufacturing plants. Besides older Portuguese furniture companies, Portugal's major industrial operations of IKEA are also located there...

), is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
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 footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

During his professional career, he only played for hometown club F.C. Paços de Ferreira.

Football career

Joining hometown side F.C. Paços de Ferreira when he was at junior level, Pedro was given his Portuguese first division debuts by coach
Coach (sport)
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 José Mota
José Mota (football manager)
José Albano Ferreira da Mota is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a right defender, and a current manager.-Football career:...

 in a 1993 match against S.C. Salgueiros, and went on to amass 325 overall appearances for the club.

In 2002–03, as a starter, Pedro helped the side achieve a sixth place in the league, a feat repeated in 2006–07, this time good enough for a UEFA Cup spot, although we was a backup during the latter season.

In June 2009, Pedro retired from football, but stayed connected with his only professional club, working as goalkeeper coach under several coaches.

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