José Augusto Torres: Biography, Facts and Career
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José Augusto Costa Sénica Torres (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ ˈtoʁɨʃ]; 8 September 1938 – 3 September 2010), nicknamed "O Bom Gigante" ("The Kind Giant"), was a Portuguese football centre-forward and coach. Most of his 21-year senior career was spent at Benfica, with great individual and team success (13 major titles). With the Portugal national team, he participated in two World Cups separated by 20 years, one as player and the other as manager.
Quick facts about José Augusto Torres
- Full name: José Augusto Torres
- Born: 1938-09-08
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q508897
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Who is José Augusto Torres?
José Augusto Costa Sénica Torres (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒuˈzɛ ˈtoʁɨʃ]; 8 September 1938 – 3 September 2010), nicknamed "O Bom Gigante" ("The Kind Giant"), was a Portuguese football centre-forward and coach.
What nationality is José Augusto Torres?
José Augusto Torres is Portugal.
When was José Augusto Torres born?
José Augusto Torres was born on 1938-09-08.
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