Rui Patrício
Portuguese football goalkeeper
Born
February 15th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Portugal
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A professional football goalkeeper born in 1988, had a career that included significant contributions to multiple clubs and the national team. Started the professional career at Sporting CP, where he won the Taça de Portugal and Taça da Liga. Transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2018, contributing to the team's promotion to the Premier League. Represented the national team in several tournaments including the UEFA Euro 2016, where the team secured the championship title.
Won UEFA Euro 2016 with Portugal
Achieved promotion to Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers
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