Silvino Louro
Encyclopedia
Silvino de Almeida Louro (born 5 March 1959 in Setúbal
), simply Silvino in his playing career, is a retired Portuguese
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Having ended his professional career in his 40s - playing in 23 Portuguese first division seasons and totalling 401 appearances - he went on to have another extensive spell, as a goalkeeper's coach, under José Mourinho
.
in 1977, moving to Vitória de Guimarães after five years at the club.
He was signed by S.L. Benfica in 1984–85, but did not appear once in that year's league, barred by legendary Manuel Bento. After a loan to newly promoted Desportivo das Aves in the following campaign, Silvino returned, going on to have an interesting battle for first-choice status with Neno for several seasons, and helping the Reds to four league titles.
He played in the European Cup
finals in 1988 and 1990, having captained the side in the latter. Leaving Benfica in 1994, Silvino rejoined Vitória Setúbal, then moved to F.C. Porto for the 1995–96 season: despite not having to face Vítor Baía
in his second year (after his departure to FC Barcelona
), he appeared very rarely in his stint, and closed out his career at northern neighbours S.C. Salgueiros, retiring in June 2000 after three years.
Subsequently, Louro began a career as a goalkeeping coach, successively at Porto, Chelsea
, F.C. Internazionale Milano
and Real Madrid
, always under countryman José Mourinho
. Several of the goalkeepers he worked directly with (Baía, Petr Čech
and Júlio César
) went on to win the Best Goalkeeper award, given by UEFA
.
as a Vitória Guimarães player, on 13 April 1983, in a 0–0 draw with Hungary
. He won a total of 23 international caps, in a career spanning fourteen years, but was left out of Portugal's UEFA Euro 1984 squad.
Silvino returned to the national team on 12 October 1988 and played a major part in Portugal's 1990 FIFA World Cup
qualifying campaign
. He lost the number one shirt in January 1991 to young Baía, as a result of having lost his Benfica job to Neno, and spent the vast remainder of his national team years on the substitutes' bench.
However, after Porto's Baía suffered an injury, Silvino played the last two games of the 1998 World Cup qualifiers
; his final appearance came in the 1–0 win over Northern Ireland
on 11 October 1997, aged 38, as he equalised Vítor Damas
' record as the oldest player to represent Portugal.
Setúbal
Setúbal is the main city in Setúbal Municipality in Portugal with a total area of 172.0 km² and a total population of 118,696 inhabitants in the municipality. The city proper has 89,303 inhabitants....
), simply Silvino in his playing career, is a retired Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Having ended his professional career in his 40s - playing in 23 Portuguese first division seasons and totalling 401 appearances - he went on to have another extensive spell, as a goalkeeper's coach, under José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
.
Club career
Louro started his professional career with hometown's Vitória de SetúbalVitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
in 1977, moving to Vitória de Guimarães after five years at the club.
He was signed by S.L. Benfica in 1984–85, but did not appear once in that year's league, barred by legendary Manuel Bento. After a loan to newly promoted Desportivo das Aves in the following campaign, Silvino returned, going on to have an interesting battle for first-choice status with Neno for several seasons, and helping the Reds to four league titles.
He played in the European Cup
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...
finals in 1988 and 1990, having captained the side in the latter. Leaving Benfica in 1994, Silvino rejoined Vitória Setúbal, then moved to F.C. Porto for the 1995–96 season: despite not having to face Vítor Baía
Vítor Baía
Vítor Manuel Martins Baía, OIH , is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper.His career was intimately connected with F.C...
in his second year (after his departure to FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
), he appeared very rarely in his stint, and closed out his career at northern neighbours S.C. Salgueiros, retiring in June 2000 after three years.
Subsequently, Louro began a career as a goalkeeping coach, successively at Porto, Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, F.C. Internazionale Milano
F.C. Internazionale Milano
Football Club Internazionale Milano, often referred to as Internazionale or simply Inter, is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Italy. Outside Italy, the club is often called Inter Milan. They are the reigning FIFA Club World champions and Coppa Italia holders.Inter have always...
and Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, always under countryman José Mourinho
José Mourinho
José Mário dos Santos Félix Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager and the current manager of Real Madrid. He is commonly known as "The Special One".Mourinho is regarded by some players, coaches and critics as the best ever coach in football....
. Several of the goalkeepers he worked directly with (Baía, Petr Čech
Petr Cech
Petr Čech is a Czech footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Czech Republic as a goalkeeper. Čech previously played for Viktoria Plzeň, Chmel Blšany, Sparta Prague, and Rennes. He was voted into the all-star team of Euro 2004 after helping his country reach the semi-finals...
and Júlio César
Júlio César Soares Espíndola
Júlio César Soares de Espíndola , commonly known as simply Júlio César, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Internazionale of the Italian Serie A...
) went on to win the Best Goalkeeper award, given by UEFA
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
.
International career
Louro made his debut for PortugalPortugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
as a Vitória Guimarães player, on 13 April 1983, in a 0–0 draw with Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
. He won a total of 23 international caps, in a career spanning fourteen years, but was left out of Portugal's UEFA Euro 1984 squad.
Silvino returned to the national team on 12 October 1988 and played a major part in Portugal's 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
qualifying campaign
1990 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
The European zone of qualification for the 1990 FIFA World Cup saw 32 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. UEFA members Italy qualified automatically as hosts of the finals. The qualification process started on 21 May 1988 and ended on 18 November 1989.-Format:Teams were drawn into seven...
. He lost the number one shirt in January 1991 to young Baía, as a result of having lost his Benfica job to Neno, and spent the vast remainder of his national team years on the substitutes' bench.
However, after Porto's Baía suffered an injury, Silvino played the last two games of the 1998 World Cup qualifiers
1998 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
Listed below are the dates and results for the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds for the European zone .A total of 50 UEFA teams entered the competition. The European zone was allocated 15 places in the final tournament...
; his final appearance came in the 1–0 win over Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
on 11 October 1997, aged 38, as he equalised Vítor Damas
Vítor Damas
Vítor Manuel Afonso Damas de Oliveira , known as Damas, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a goalkeeper....
' record as the oldest player to represent Portugal.
Honours
- Benfica:
- Portuguese League: 1986–87, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1993–94
- Portuguese CupTaça de PortugalThe Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
: 1984–85, 1986–87, 1992–93; Runner-up 1988–89 - Portuguese Supercup: 1989; Runner-up 1986, 1987, 1991, 1993
- European 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 1987–88, 1989–90
- Porto:
- Portuguese League: 1995–96, 1996–97
- Portuguese Supercup: 1996; Runner-up 1995