Fernando Meira: Biography, Facts and Career
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Fernando José da Silva Freitas Meira (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃du ˈmɐjɾɐ]; born 5 June 1978) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender. In his country, he represented most notably Vitória de Guimarães, also playing one year with Benfica. After a lengthy spell in Germany with VfB Stuttgart, he went on to appear for teams in Turkey, Russia and Spain. A strong and skillful defender, Meira played 54 times for the Portugal national team, being part of the squads at the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2008.
Quick facts about Fernando Meira
- Full name: Fernando Meira
- Born: 1978-06-05
- Nationality: Portugal
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q310206
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Who is Fernando Meira?
Fernando José da Silva Freitas Meira (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃du ˈmɐjɾɐ]; born 5 June 1978) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender. In his country, he represented most notably Vitória de Guimarães, also playing one year with Benfica.
What nationality is Fernando Meira?
Fernando Meira is Portugal.
When was Fernando Meira born?
Fernando Meira was born on 1978-06-05.
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