João Cardoso (footballer, born 1951)

João Soares Cardoso (born 27 September 1951 in Sacavém) is a former Portuguese footballer who played as a defender who is the first-team coach of Primeira Liga club Braga.

João Cardoso
Personal information
Full name João Soares Cardoso
Date of birth (1951-09-27) 27 September 1951 (age 73)
Place of birth Sacavém, Portugal
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1967–1968 Sacavenense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1977 Belenenses 125
1977–1985 Sporting Braga 213 (20)
International career
Portugal 8
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Cardoso gained 8 caps for the Portugal national team.

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