Fernando Meira
Football defender with major club success
Born
June 5th, 1978
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Played as a central defender, primarily in Europe. Clubs included M.U. Paredes, Salgueiros, Boavista, Sporting CP, and successful stints at VfB Stuttgart and Benfica. Had a significant career in the Portuguese national team, contributing to several international tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2004.
Played for VfB Stuttgart, winning the Bundesliga in 2007
Competed in UEFA Euro 2004 with the national team
Won the Taça de Portugal with Benfica in 2014
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