Bruno Alves
Portuguese footballer, Euro 2016 Champion
This individual is a retired professional footballer who played primarily as a central defender. He started his career in the lower divisions of Portuguese football before joining the top-tier club, Porto, where he won multiple domestic titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2004. After successful stints with clubs such as Sporting CP, Braga, and Zenit Saint Petersburg, he gained recognition for his robust defensive skills and leadership on the field. His international career included representing the national team at several UEFA European Championships and the FIFA World Cup. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA Euro 2016, marking a significant achievement for Portuguese football.
Winning UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal
Winning UEFA Champions League with Porto
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Born
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Born
November 27th, 1380 645 years ago
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Principal Dancer at New York City Ballet
Born
November 27th, 1922 103 years ago
Died
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Born
November 27th, 1951 74 years ago
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Born
November 27th, 1894 131 years ago
Died
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Born
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