Silvestre Varela

Portuguese footballer with FC Porto

Silvestre Varela - Portuguese footballer with FC Porto
Born

February 2nd, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Portugal

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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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