Frederico Nobre Rosa (6 April 1957 – 17 February 2019), known simply as Frederico, was a Portuguese professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Club career

Frederico was born in Castro Verde, Baixo Alentejo. During his club career he played for CUF,

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, Benfica (having to compete with the likes of Humberto Coelho – his idol – he featured solely as a backup during four years), Boavista (his most steady period, with eight consecutive

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seasons, nearly 300 official appearances and team captaincy), Vitória de Guimarães,

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and Leixões. Frederico retired in June 1995, at the age of 38.

International career

Frederico won 18 caps and scored five goals for Portugal, being selected for the roster at the

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in Mexico.

Death

Frederico died on 17 February 2019 aged 61, of

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Honours

Benfica *

: 1980–81, 1982–83 * Taça de Portugal: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1982–83 * Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1980 * UEFA Cup runner-up: 1982–83

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Frederico Rosa 1957 births 2019 deaths People from Castro Verde Portuguese footballers Association football defenders Primeira Liga players Liga Portugal 2 players Segunda Divisão players G.D. Fabril players F.C. Barreirense players S.L. Benfica footballers Boavista F.C. players Vitória S.C. players C.F. Estrela da Amadora players Leixões S.C. players Portugal international footballers 1986 FIFA World Cup players Sportspeople from Beja District