Miguel Arcanjo Arsénio de Oliveira (born 13 May 1932) is an Angolan-born former

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. He played as a central defender.

Career

After playing professionally in

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with Sporting de Benguela, Arcanjo became one of the most highly sought after football players in the European league. In 1950, he signed a professional contract to play with

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(FCP) in Portugal, making him the first African player in the history of FCP. During a lengthy ship ride from Angola to Portugal, he developed an eye infection that almost ended his soccer career. The following summer of 1951, retina surgery saved Arcanjo from blindness and increased his chances of playing professional once again. Arcanjo was the driving force behind FCP's success in the 1950s to early '60s and went on to become one of the best players in the club's history. Arcanjo gained 9

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. After establishing himself as the best defender in Portugal, he made his debut on 26 May 1957 in

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against

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, in a 3-0 victory.

Honours

;Porto *

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: 1955–56, 1958–59 *

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: 1955–56, 1957–58

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* * * 1932 births Living people Portuguese men's footballers Men's association football defenders Primeira Liga players FC Porto players Portugal men's international footballers People from Huambo Angolan emigrants to Portugal {{Portugal-footy-defender-stub

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