Cédric Soares

Professional footballer, Euro 2016 Champion

Cédric Soares - Professional footballer, Euro 2016 Champion
Born

August 31st, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Played as a right-back for various clubs, starting career at Sporting CP and moving to clubs like Southampton and FC Porto. Contributed to the Portugal national team, winning UEFA Euro 2016. Known for defensive skills and ability to support attacks from the wing.

Won UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal

Played for Southampton in the Premier League

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