Pedro Venâncio


Pedro Manuel Regateiro Venâncio is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Club career

During his career, Setúbal-born Venâncio represented two clubs in the Primeira Liga, Sporting CP and Boavista FC, making more than 250 official appearances for the former albeit without no silverware won in a ten-year spell. He retired at only 30, in a career downed by constant injuries.
During his stint at Sporting, Venâncio formed a pair of youth graduate stoppers with António Morato.

International career

Venâncio won 21 caps for Portugal in six years. He was selected for the 1986 FIFA World Cup, but had to quit before the tournament in Mexico started due to an injury.

Personal life

Venâncio's son, Frederico, was also a footballer and a central defender. He too was brought up at Vitória.

Honours

Boavista