Silvestre Varela
Portuguese footballer with FC Porto
This individual had a professional football career primarily as a winger. Spent a significant part of the career at FC Porto, contributing to multiple domestic and international titles. Represented the national team in various competitions, including the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup.
Won multiple Primeira Liga titles with FC Porto
Contributed to FC Porto's victory in the UEFA Europa League 2010-2011
Represented Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2012
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February 2nd, 1600 426 years ago
Died
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February 2nd, 1963 63 years ago
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February 2nd, 1998 28 years ago
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Born
February 2nd, 1901 125 years ago
Died
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February 2nd, 1994 32 years ago
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Byzantine Emperor, reformed the empire
Born
February 2nd, 450 1576 years ago
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