Abel Ferreira: Biography, Facts and Career
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Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira (born 22 December 1978), known simply as Abel as a player, is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player. He is the head coach of Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras. As a right-back, he played 234 Primeira Liga matches over 11 seasons (scoring three goals), with Vitória de Guimarães, Braga and Sporting CP. With Sporting, he won two Taça de Portugal and as many Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira in a 14-year career. Ferreira started working as a manager in 2013, being in charge of Sporting CP B, Braga B, Braga, PAOK and Palmeiras. With the latter club, he won the Copa do Brasil in 2020, two successive Copa Libertadores in 2020 and 2021 and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A in 2022 and 2023.
Quick facts about Abel Ferreira
- Full name: Abel Ferreira
- Born: 1978-12-22
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q318415
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Who is Abel Ferreira?
Abel Fernando Moreira Ferreira (born 22 December 1978), known simply as Abel as a player, is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player.
What nationality is Abel Ferreira?
Abel Ferreira is Portugal.
When was Abel Ferreira born?
Abel Ferreira was born on 1978-12-22.
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