José Bosingwa

Portuguese footballer, UEFA Champion League winner

José Bosingwa - Portuguese footballer, UEFA Champion League winner
Born

August 24th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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Born in 1982, a Portuguese footballer played as a right-back. Began professional career with Casa Pia AC and later moved to Porto, winning multiple league titles. Achieved notable success in 2004, contributing to Porto's UEFA Champions League victory. Transferred to Chelsea in 2008, where played a critical role in the team's 2012 UEFA Champions League triumph. After leaving Chelsea, played for several clubs, including the Qatari team Al-Ahli, continuing career until 2016.

Winning UEFA Champions League with Porto in 2004

Winning UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012

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