Quim (footballer born 1959)
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Joaquim Carvalho de Azevedo (born 23 August 1959 in Vila do Conde), aka Quim, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
With Porto, he was only regularly used in two of his five seasons, helping the team to the conquest of three leagues, one cup
and two supercups. He also played the first 45 minutes of the 1986–87 European Cup final
, as Porto came from behind to win it 2–1 against FC Bayern Munich
, for its first triumph in the European Cup
; also from the bench, he also appeared in that year
's Intercontinental Cup
, won against C.A. Peñarol
in extra time
.
In 1989–90, Quim joined lowly F.C. Tirsense, contributing with 2,500 minutes as the northern team achieved its best-ever classification in the top flight (9th), after which he played with S.C. Farense for two years, also in the main division. He then returned to his first club Rio Ave for a couple of second level
seasons, retiring from the game at nearly 35.
Quim coached several teams in the 90's/2000's, never in higher than the Portuguese third division
.
for Portugal
, being overlooked for the squad that competed at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
.
He represented the under-20's
in the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
in Japan
, appearing four times for the eventual quarterfinalists.
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 defensive midfielder.
Club career
During a 16-year professional career, Quim played for four teams. He started out at hometown side Rio Ave FC, achieving two top division promotions with the club during his six-year spell, following which he signed for national giants F.C. Porto, aged 25.With Porto, he was only regularly used in two of his five seasons, helping the team to the conquest of three leagues, one 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...
and two supercups. He also played the first 45 minutes of the 1986–87 European Cup final
1987 European Cup Final
The 1987 European Cup Final was a football match held at the Prater Stadium, Vienna, on 27 May 1987, that saw Porto of Portugal defeat Bayern Munich of West Germany 2–1...
, as Porto came from behind to win it 2–1 against FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
, for its first triumph in the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The 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...
; also from the bench, he also appeared in that year
1987 Intercontinental Cup
The 1987 Intercontinental Cup was a football match played on 13 December 1987 between Porto of Portugal, winners of the 1986–87 European Cup, and Peñarol of Uruguay, winners of the 1987 Copa Libertadores. The match was played under heavy snow, at the neutral venue of the National Stadium in Tokyo,...
's Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup (football)
The European/South American Cup, commonly referred to as the World Club Championship, Intercontinental Cup or Toyota Cup, was a football competition endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Cup and the South American Copa Libertadores...
, won against C.A. Peñarol
C.A. Peñarol
Club Atlético Peñarol also known as Carboneros, Aurinegros and familiarly as Manya, is an Uruguayan sports club based in the Peñarol barrio, Montevideo, best known for its professional football team. The team plays their home matches in Estadio Centenario, the largest stadium in the country, but...
in extra time
Overtime (sports)
Overtime or extra time is an additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport to bring a game to a decision and avoid declaring the match a tie or draw. In most sports, this extra period is only played if the game is required to have a clear winner, as in single-elimination...
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In 1989–90, Quim joined lowly F.C. Tirsense, contributing with 2,500 minutes as the northern team achieved its best-ever classification in the top flight (9th), after which he played with S.C. Farense for two years, also in the main division. He then returned to his first club Rio Ave for a couple of 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...
seasons, retiring from the game at nearly 35.
Quim coached several teams in the 90's/2000's, never in higher than the Portuguese third division
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
.
International career
Between 1985 and 1987, Quim won four 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...
, being overlooked for the squad that competed at the 1986 FIFA 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...
.
He represented the under-20's
Portugal national under-20 football team
The Portugal national under-20 football team is the national under-20 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal....
in the 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
1979 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 1979 FIFA World Youth Championship, the second staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship, was held in Japan from August 26 to September 7, 1979. The tournament took place in four venues — Kobe, Omiya, Tokyo and Yokohama — where a total of 32 matches were played, four more than in the...
in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, appearing four times for the eventual quarterfinalists.