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Frederico Rosa

Frederico
Personal information
Full name Frederico Nobre Rosa
Date of birth (1957-04-06) 6 April 1957 (age 60)
Place of birth Castro Verde, Portugal
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Centre back
Youth career
1972–1975 CUF
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1978 CUF 15 (0)
1978–1979 Barreirense 30 (2)
1979–1983 Benfica 40 (0)
1983–1991 Boavista 214 (16)
1991–1992 Vitória Guimarães 30 (1)
1992–1994 Estrela Amadora 55 (2)
1994–1995 Leixões 13 (0)
Total 397 (19)
National team
1985–1989 Portugal 18 (5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

Frederico Nobre Rosa (born 6 April 1957), known simply as Frederico, is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a central defender.

Frederico was born in Castro Verde, Baixo Alentejo. During his club career he played for G.D. Fabril, F.C. Barreirense, S.L. Benfica (having to compete with the likes of Humberto Coelho, he appeared solely as a backup during four years), Boavista FC (his most steady period, with eight consecutive Primeira Liga seasons, nearly 300 competitive appearances and club captaincy), Vitória de Guimarães, C.F. Estrela da Amadora and Leixões SC.

Frederico retired in June 1995, at the age of 38. He earned 18 caps and scored five goals for Portugal, being selected for the roster at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.


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