Francisco Trincão

Portuguese footballer and winger

Francisco Trincão - Portuguese footballer and winger
Born

December 29th, 1999
25 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Started professional career at Braga, contributing significantly to team performance. Transferred to Barcelona, showcasing skills in La Liga. Also represented the Portuguese national team, competing in international tournaments. Gained recognition for impressive dribbling and playmaking abilities at a young age.

Played for SC Braga

Transferred to FC Barcelona

Represented the Portuguese national team

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