João Manuel Soares Moniz (born 7 April 1953) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a forward.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | João Manuel Soares Moniz | ||
| Date of birth | 7 April 1953 | ||
| Place of birth | Portugal | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1969–1970 | Lusitânia | ||
| 1970–1972 | Sporting | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1972–1973 | Sporting | 2 | (0) |
| 1974–1975 | Atlético CP | 19 | (7) |
| 1975–1976 | Pombal | ||
| 1976–1980 | Toronto First Portuguese | ||
| 1981–1984 | Toronto Italia | ||
| 1987 | Toronto First Portuguese | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editMoniz began playing at the youth level in 1969 with S.C. Lusitânia, and the following season he joined Sporting CP.[1] In 1972, he played with Lisboa's senior team in the Primeira Divisão.[1] After two seasons with Sporting Lisboa he signed with Atlético CP. In 1975, he played in the Terceira Divisão with Sporting Clube Pombal for a season.[1]
In 1976, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Toronto First Portuguese.[2][3] In 1979, he assisted First Portuguese in producing a perfect season.[4] He played his final year with Toronto First Portuguese for the 1980 season.[5] He played in the 1980 CNSL All-Star match where he recorded a goal.[6]
Moniz would sign with league rivals Toronto Italia for the 1981 season.[7] In 1982 he featured in the NSL Championship final against Hamilton Steelers.[8] The following season he assisted Italia in securing the NSL Championship by contributing a goal against Dinamo Latino.[9] He returned to Toronto First Portuguese for the 1987 season.[10]
Moniz began volunteering with the Grand Bank-Fortune Soccer Association's club, Grand Bank Gee Bees F.C. in 2022. He serves as committee member and technical director for the Grand Bank, NL club.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "ForaDeJogo.net - Moniz (João Manuel Soares Moniz)". ForaDeJogo. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
- ^ "Moniz sparks Portuguese". Toronto Star. 4 October 1976. p. C4.
- ^ "Portuguese blank Serbian in NSL". The Globe and Mail. 18 August 1976. p. S3.
- ^ "First Portuguese tops uncohesive All-Stars". The Globe and Mail. 21 July 1980. p. S5.
- ^ Cauz, Lou (5 May 1980). "First Portuguese wins". Toronto Star. p. B9.
- ^ "First Portuguese tops uncohesive All-Stars". The Globe and Mail. 21 July 1980. p. S5.
- ^ Mann, John (11 May 1981). "Falcons, Italia tie 2-2 to start NSL season". The Globe and Mail. p. S6.
- ^ McGee, William (25 October 1982). "New-look Steelers take soccer crown". The Globe and Mail. p. S8.
- ^ "Positive thinking pays off for Italia". Toronto Star. 3 October 1983. p. B8.
- ^ "Chile Lindo Empato Con El First Portuguese Y Sigue Invicto". El Popular. 22 May 1987. p. 15.
- ^ "Grand Bank Gee Bees "About" Section". Grand Bank Gee Bees.