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Manuel Afonso Correia (born 26 February 1962) is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a central defender, and is a current manager.

Club career

Born in Seixal, Setúbal District, Correia appeared in 299 Primeira Liga matches over nine seasons, scoring a total of nine goals for F.C. Vizela and G.D. Chaves and also representing F.C. Penafiel. He made his debut in the competition on 26 August 1984 whilst at the service of the first club, in a 1–2 home loss against S.L. Benfica.[1]

Correia retired at the end of the 1995–96 campaign at the age of 34, after helping Chaves retain their top-division status. He subsequently worked as a manager, being in charge of several teams in the Segunda Liga.[2]

Personal life

Correia's son, Rui, was also a footballer and a defender.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Vizela 1–2 Benfica" (in Portuguese). Zerozero. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  2. ^ "GD FABRIL»» Manuel Correia é o novo treinador" [GD FABRIL»» Manuel Correia is the new manager]. Jornal de Desporto (in Portuguese). 23 September 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
  3. ^ "A ascensão meteórica de Rui Correia" [Rui Correia's meteoric rise] (in Portuguese). David José Pereira. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2017.

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