Renato Sanches
Portuguese footballer and Euro 2016 winner
Born
August 18th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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Played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Bayern Munich and Lille OSC. Contributed to the Portugal national team, winning the UEFA European Championship in 2016. Known for speed, agility, and exceptional passing ability, he became a key player in his teams. At Bayern Munich, won multiple Bundesliga titles and the UEFA Champions League. Transitioned to Lille OSC, where continued to demonstrate strong performance in Ligue 1.
Winning UEFA European Championship 2016
Winning Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich
Winning UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich
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