Neno (footballer)

Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros (27 January 1962 – 10 June 2021), known as Neno, was a Portuguese professional footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. He appeared in 242 Primeira Liga games during 15 seasons. He was known for playing with Vitória de Guimarães and Benfica. Neno also played for the national team from 1989 until 1996.

Neno

Neno at the 2011 Legends Cup
Personal information
Full name	Adelino Augusto da Graça Barbosa Barros
Date of birth	(1962-01-27)27 January 1962
Place of birth	Praia, Portuguese Cape Verde
Date of death	10 June 2021(2021-06-10) (aged 59)
Place of death	Guimarães, Portugal
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
1978–1981	Barreirense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1981–1984	Barreirense
1984–1985	Vitória Guimarães	21	(0)
1985–1987	Benfica	2	(0)
1987–1988	Vitória Setúbal	6	(0)
1988–1990	Vitória Guimarães	58	(0)
1990–1995	Benfica	98	(0)
1995–1999	Vitória Guimarães	57	(0)
Total		242	(0)
National team
1989–1996	Portugal	9	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Neno died in Guimarães, Portugal on 10 June 2021 at the age of 59.^[1]

References

1. "Morreu o antigo guarda-redes do Vitória Neno" (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 June 2021.