Manuel António was born in Santo Tirso, Porto District. In a 14-year professional career, he played almost exclusively for two teams; having started out at Académica de Coimbra, his excellent performances earned him a transfer – at only 19 – to FC Porto, where he appeared sparingly over three years (still managing to score regularly).[1]
In 1968, Manuel António returned to Académica, being crowned the Primeira Liga's top scorer in the first season in his second spell, with the Students finishing in sixth place.[2] He all but saw out his career eight years later at the same club, still having a further four campaigns in double digits.
International careeredit
Manuel António won four caps for Portugal in eight months, his debut coming on 6 April 1969 in a 0–0 friendly draw against Mexico.[3]
^ ab""Tive convites de Benfica, Sporting e FC Porto"" ["I had offers from Benfica, Sporting and FC Porto"] (in Portuguese). Rádio Renascença. 29 January 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
^Claro, Paulo; Preston, Simon; Nunes, João; Di Maggio, Roberto. "Portugal – List of Topscorers". RSSSF. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
^"Lista completa dos internacionais portugueses" [Complete list of Portuguese internationals] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 18 February 2004. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
External linksedit
at ForaDeJogo (archived)
Manuel António at National-Football-Teams.com
Manuel António at EU-Football.info
December 15, 2023
manuel, antónio, leitão, silva, born, january, 1946, known, portuguese, retired, footballer, played, striker, personal, informationfull, name, leitão, silvadate, birth, 1946, january, 1946, place, birthsanto, tirso, portugalposition, strikeryouth, career1961, . Manuel Antonio Leitao da Silva born 29 January 1946 known as Manuel Antonio is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a striker Manuel AntonioPersonal informationFull nameManuel Antonio Leitao da SilvaDate of birth 1946 01 29 29 January 1946 age 77 Place of birthSanto Tirso PortugalPosition s StrikerYouth career1961 1963Tirsense1963 1964AcademicaSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1964 1965Academica26 20 1965 1968Porto44 30 1968 1977Academica206 84 1977 1978Uniao LeiriaTotal276 134 International career1969Portugal4 0 Club domestic league appearances and goalsHe amassed Primeira Liga totals of 247 matches and 111 goals over 12 seasons with Academica two spells and Porto Contents 1 Club career 2 International career 3 Later life 4 References 5 External linksClub career editManuel Antonio was born in Santo Tirso Porto District In a 14 year professional career he played almost exclusively for two teams having started out at Academica de Coimbra his excellent performances earned him a transfer at only 19 to FC Porto where he appeared sparingly over three years still managing to score regularly 1 In 1968 Manuel Antonio returned to Academica being crowned the Primeira Liga s top scorer in the first season in his second spell with the Students finishing in sixth place 2 He all but saw out his career eight years later at the same club still having a further four campaigns in double digits International career editManuel Antonio won four caps for Portugal in eight months his debut coming on 6 April 1969 in a 0 0 friendly draw against Mexico 3 Later life editAfter retiring Manuel Antonio majored in medicine being in charge of Coimbra s Portuguese Institute of Oncology for several years 1 References edit a b Tive convites de Benfica Sporting e FC Porto I had offers from Benfica Sporting and FC Porto in Portuguese Radio Renascenca 29 January 2016 Retrieved 27 April 2020 Claro Paulo Preston Simon Nunes Joao Di Maggio Roberto Portugal List of Topscorers RSSSF Retrieved 27 April 2020 Lista completa dos internacionais portugueses Complete list of Portuguese internationals in Portuguese Mais Futebol 18 February 2004 Retrieved 16 September 2021 External links editManuel Antonio at ForaDeJogo archived nbsp Manuel Antonio at National Football Teams com Manuel Antonio at EU Football info Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Manuel Antonio amp oldid 1187363135, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
