Fernando Meira

Football defender with major club success

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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