Raul Meireles

Footballer and Euro 2016 champion

Raul Meireles - Footballer and Euro 2016 champion
Born

March 17th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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A professional footballer who played mainly as a central midfielder. Started career at Boavista, later played for top clubs including Porto, Liverpool, and Chelsea. Won several domestic league titles and national cups. Represented the Portugal national team in multiple international tournaments, contributing to the team's success in the UEFA Euro 2016, where Portugal secured the championship.

Won UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal

Played for FC Porto and Chelsea

Won Premier League with Chelsea

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