Alfredo Gourgel Pereira Melão (21 June 1921 – 30 January 1980), is a former Portuguese

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who played as a forward. He was most known for his short four-year spell at Benfica, where he won one Primeira Liga and two Portuguese Cup.

Career

Born in Portugal, from Angolan parents, Melão joined Benfica in 1946, making his debut on 8 December in a match against

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. He battled with Rogério Pipi, Arsénio and Julinho for playing time, but only collected 9 appearances in his first year. In his second season, he double his playing time, and scored 11 goals, but was still behind the attacking trio in the pecking order. He won his first title in the following season, helping Benfica win the

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, featuring in the 1949 Taça de Portugal Final with

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. Melão continued to collect honours in 1949–50, winning his first league title after contributing with 6 goals in 11 matches. With another Portuguese Cup in 1950–51, Melão ended his Benfica career with 73 games and 34 goals, moving on to represent

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Honours

;Benfica *

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: 1949–50 *

: 1948–49, 1950–51

References

General * Specific {{DEFAULTSORT:Melao, Alfredo 1921 births 1980 deaths Portuguese men's footballers Men's association football forwards Primeira Liga players S.L. Benfica footballers Vitória F.C. players