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Fernando Chalana (Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana) was born on 10 February, 1959 in Barreiro, Portugal, is a Portuguese footballer and manager (1959–2022). Discover Fernando Chalana's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?
| Popular As |
Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
63 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
10 February, 1959 |
| Birthday |
10 February |
| Birthplace |
Barreiro, Portugal |
| Date of death |
10 August, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Lisbon, Portugal |
| Nationality |
Portugal
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Fernando Chalana Height, Weight & Measurements
At 63 years old, Fernando Chalana height is 1.65 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.65 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Fernando Chalana Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fernando Chalana worth at the age of 63 years old? Fernando Chalana’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Portugal. We have estimated Fernando Chalana's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Fernando Chalana Social Network
Timeline
Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana (10 February 1959 – 10 August 2022) was a Portuguese football player and manager.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest talents of his era in Portuguese football, the diminutive left winger's main asset was his ball control and dribbling skills.
His career, highly troubled by injuries, was mainly spent at Benfica, where he also later worked as a manager.
Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Chalana began his football career at F.C. Barreirense, then moved to Lisbon neighbours S.L. Benfica in 1974, where he established himself the following eight years, scoring and assisting alike as he helped them conquer, amongst other accolades, five Primeira Liga and three Taça de Portugal trophies.
Aged only 17 (fourth youngest ever), on 17 November 1976, Chalana won his first cap for Portugal, against Denmark for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualifiers – at that age, he became Benfica's youngest player to score a goal at the Estádio da Luz.
Prior to his physical problems, he helped Portugal reach the semi-finals at Euro 1984.
The peak of his career took place precisely on the international front, at UEFA Euro 1984, in France.
There, the Little Genius was one of the team's leading figures, excelling in dribbling throughout the tournament, notably in the 3–2 semi-final loss against the hosts, setting up both goals for Rui Jordão.
Moving to a club in that country after the tournament, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Chalana failed to impress over three full seasons, mainly due to persistent injuries.
In 1987 he returned to Benfica, never being able to reproduce his previous form; his last international appearance was a friendly with Sweden on 12 November 1988, which finished with a goalless draw.
Chalana wrapped his career at 33, with one season apiece with Lisbon-based sides C.F. Os Belenenses and C.F. Estrela da Amadora, the latter in the second division.
In 1999–2000, Chalana was at the helm of Benfica's juniors, winning the national championship.
In 2002, he had already had a one-game spell as interim, filling in for the dismissed Jesualdo Ferreira – days before precisely Camacho arrived; in that match he placed winger Miguel as a right-back, where he ultimately gained worldwide recognition.
After one more season as assistant, now to Quique Sánchez Flores, Chalana returned to the junior side.
Other than his main nickname, Chalana was also dubbed Chalanix (as his moustache resembled that of comic character Asterix).
He died on 10 August 2022 at the age of 63, due to degenerative disease.
However, in March 2008 he replaced José Antonio Camacho after the Spaniard was dismissed.
He had his first senior coaching experience four years later, assisting at modest F.C. Paços de Ferreira in a top-flight relegation as 17th.
The following years, Chalana served as assistant to several managers at Benfica.
