Bebé

Footballer; played for Manchester United

Bebé - Footballer; played for Manchester United
Born

July 12th, 1990
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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A professional footballer, this athlete began his career at Estrela de Amadora, before signing with Manchester United in 2010. During his time at United, he spent a season on loan at Besiktas, contributing to the team's successes. Later, he played for several clubs including Rio Ave and Moreirense. His playing style has been characterized by his speed and physicality, catching the attention of scouts early in his career.

Played for Manchester United from 2010 to 2014

Won the 2011 Football League Cup with Manchester United

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