António Simões

Awards & Honours

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Simões's career achievements are best measured by longevity and titles. Winning the European Cup in 1962 placed him among an elite group of Portuguese players, and his multiple Primeira Liga titles with Benfica underscore his consistency. Earning over forty caps for Portugal and playing in the 1966 World Cup, where the team finished third, adds to his legacy as a key figure in the nation's football history.

AwardsSimões won the European Champion Clubs' Cup with Benfica in 1962 and multiple Primeira Liga titles during his fourteen seasons at the club. These honours place him among the most decorated Portuguese players of his generation.

Records & Feats

One of the few Portuguese players to win the European Cup with Benfica

Historic First·1962

Simões was part of the Benfica squad that won the 1962 European Cup, a rare achievement for Portuguese clubs.