Adolfo Calisto
Encyclopedia
Adolfo António da Luz Calisto (born January 1, 1944) is a former Portuguese
footballer
who played left back and was one of the top players SL Benfica
and the Portuguese national football team during the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Barreiro.
, (1960–1962 and 1963–1966), and for Seixal (1962–1963). After that he moved to SL Benfica, where he played from 1965/66 to 1974/75. He then played for U.Montemor (1975–1976) and Portimonense (1976–1977), before ending his career at age 33. He won six championships, and was part of the Benfica squad that reached the Champions Cup Final
in 1968. As a Benfica player he achieved the nickname of "Barreiro locomotiv", he was the first wing defender doing the entire corridor.
He had 15 caps for the national team, scoring 1 goals, and played with the team that reached 2nd place at the 1972 Independence Brazil Cup final, losing only in an epic final with Brasil (1-0), being considered the best wing left defender that year.
The Portuguese team, which was largely composed of Benfica players, including veterans Eusébio and Jaime Graça, and youngsters Humberto Coelho and Jordão, lost the final only at the 89th minute, when Jairzinho
finally scored.
Runner-Up 1967/68
Portugal
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footballer
Football (soccer)
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who played left back and was one of the top players SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
and the Portuguese national football team during the 1960s and 1970s. He was born in Barreiro.
Player
He first attracted attention for his local team of FC BarreirenseFC Barreirense
Futebol Clube Barreirense is a Portuguese institution founded in 11 April 1911. The club is a multi-sports but the main sports are football and basketball. The club also has chess, gymnastics and kick-boxing. The club has a great history in Portugal and it’s still today one of the clubs with more...
, (1960–1962 and 1963–1966), and for Seixal (1962–1963). After that he moved to SL Benfica, where he played from 1965/66 to 1974/75. He then played for U.Montemor (1975–1976) and Portimonense (1976–1977), before ending his career at age 33. He won six championships, and was part of the Benfica squad that reached the Champions Cup Final
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
in 1968. As a Benfica player he achieved the nickname of "Barreiro locomotiv", he was the first wing defender doing the entire corridor.
He had 15 caps for the national team, scoring 1 goals, and played with the team that reached 2nd place at the 1972 Independence Brazil Cup final, losing only in an epic final with Brasil (1-0), being considered the best wing left defender that year.
The Portuguese team, which was largely composed of Benfica players, including veterans Eusébio and Jaime Graça, and youngsters Humberto Coelho and Jordão, lost the final only at the 89th minute, when Jairzinho
Jairzinho
Jair Ventura Filho, better known as Jairzinho , is a former association footballer. A quick, powerful forward or winger, he was a member of the legendary Brazilian national team that won the 1970 FIFA World Cup, during which he scored in every game Brazil played...
finally scored.
Honours and awards
- Portuguese LigaPortuguese LigaThe Primeira Liga , formerly called Primeira Divisão, currently named Liga ZON Sagres after their main sponsors, is the top professional association football division of the Portuguese football league system...
- 1967/68, 1968/69, 1970/71, 1971/72, 1972/73 and 1974/75 - Portuguese Cup - 1968/69, 1969/70 and 1971/72
- Uefa Champions CupUEFA Champions LeagueThe UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
Runner-Up 1967/68
- Taças de Honra da A.F.L (A.F.L Honour Cup)