Ernesto Almeida Soeiro (born 24 February 1961) is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Ernesto Soeiro
Personal information
Full name Ernesto Almeida Soeiro
Date of birth (1961-02-24) 24 February 1961 (age 63)
Place of birth Viseu, Portugal
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1975–1976 Oeiras
1976–1979 Estoril Praia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1984 Estoril Praia 83 (1)
1984–1986 Marítimo 47 (2)
1986 Toronto First Portuguese
International career
Portugal U21
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Soeiro played at the youth level originally with Oeiras in 1975 then joined Estoril Praia the following season.[1] In 1979, he joined the senior team and played in the Primeira Divisão.[1] In total he appeared in eighty three matches and recorded one goal.[1] In 1984, he played in the Segunda Divisão with Marítimo, and the following season he assisted in securing promotion to the Primeira Divisão.[1] In 1986, he played abroad in the National Soccer League with Toronto First Portuguese.[2]

International career

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Soeiro also represented the Portugal U21 national team and made three appearances.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "ForaDeJogo.net - Ernesto (Ernesto Almeida Soeiro)". ForaDeJogo. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  2. ^ Da Costa, Norman (1 September 1986). "11 teams in 2 divisions possible for new league". Toronto Star. p. D5.