Fernando Chalana

Quick Facts

Full Name	Fernando Chalana
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 10, 1959(1959-02-10)
Age	65
Birthplace	Barreiro
Country	Portugal
Birth City	Setúbal District
Horoscope	Aquarius

Fernando Chalana Biography

Fernando Chalana is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on February 10, 1959 in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Portugal. Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana (Portuguese pronunciation: [fir’nadu, Sa’lanaborn on the 10th of February, 1959) is a Portuguese former football manager and player.

The club he joined was the country following the tournament FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Chalana was not able to shine for three full seasons, principally due to recurring injuries. In 1987, he returned to Benfica and was not able to replicate his previous performance His last appearance on international stage was in a friendly match against Sweden on November 12, 1988, and ended with an uncontested draw.

For the following years, Chalana served as assistant to several coaches at Benfica. However, in March 2008 he replaced José Antonio Camacho after the Spaniard was dismissed. In 2002, he had already had a one-game spell as interim, filling in for the dismissed Jesualdo Ferreira – days before precisely Camacho arrived; in that match he placed winger Miguel as a right back, where he ultimately gained worldwide recognition.

His professional career, which was plagued due to injuries, was played at Benfica in Portugal, where he was an administrator. Before his physical issues He was one of the top players in Euro 1984, helping Portugal to reach the semi-finals.

Fernando Chalana Net Worth

Fernando Chalana is one of the richest Association Football Player from Portugal. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Fernando Chalana 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born in Barreiro, Setubal District, Chalana began his football career with F.C. Barreirense and then transferred to Lisbon close friends S.L. Benfica in 1974. There, he remained for the next eight years of playing and helping out when he helped them win many other trophies, including five Primeira Liga and three Taca de Portugal trophys.

At just 17 (fourth youngest) On the 17th November, 1976 Chalana was awarded his debut cap with Portugal against Denmark in the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualifiers – at the age of 17 the club’s youngest ever player who scored a goal in the Estadio da Luz. The height of his career came on the international stage during UEFA Euro 1984, in France and, there, The Little Genius was among the top players in the team who was the best at skating during the entire tournament. most notably in the semi-final defeat of 2-2 against hosts, creating both goals for Rui Jordao.

In 1999–2000, Chalana was at the helm of Benfica’s juniors, winning the national championship. Four years later he had his first coaching experience, assisting at modest F.C. Paços de Ferreira in an eventual top-flight relegation as 17th.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Fernando Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Portugal. Fernando Chalana celebrates birthday on February 10 of every year.

Top Facts about Fernando Chalana

1. Fernando Chalana was a Portuguese footballer and manager.
2. He played as a winger for Benfica and the Portugal national team.
3. Chalana won 8 Primeira Liga titles with Benfica.
4. He also helped Portugal reach the semi-finals of Euro 1984.
5. Chalana scored 28 goals in 297 appearances for Benfica.
6. He coached several Portuguese clubs, including Belenenses and Estoril Praia.
7. Chalana passed away on February 10, 2022 at age 62.
8. He was known for his dribbling skills and speed on the pitch.
9. Chalana was named one of Benfica’s top-20 players of all time.
10. He was inducted into the Portuguese Football Hall of Fame in 2010.