Frederico Rosa


Frederico Nobre Rosa, known simply as Frederico, was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Club career

Frederico was born in Castro Verde, Baixo Alentejo. During his club career he played for CUF, Barreirense, Benfica, Boavista, Vitória de Guimarães, Estrela da Amadora and Leixões.
Frederico retired in June 1995, at the age of 38.

International career

Frederico won 18 caps for Portugal, being selected for the roster at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. On 29 March 1989, he scored two of his five goals in a 6–0 friendly win against Angola at the Estádio José Alvalade and, the following month, added another in the 3–1 victory over Switzerland in the 1990 World Cup qualifying stage.

Death

Frederico died on 17 February 2019 aged 61, of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Honours

Benfica