Manuel Vasques

Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Vasques joined Sporting CP in 1946, from local club CUF. During his spell in Lisbon he appeared in 349 games all competitions comprised and scored 225 goals, being part of an attacking line dubbed the Cinco Violinos (Five Violins) that also included Albano, Jesus Correia, Fernando Peyroteo and José Travassos and winning ten major titles, including eight Primeira Liga championships. In the 1950–51 season, Vasques led the scoring charts with 29 goals to help the Lions win the domestic league 11 points ahead of second-placed Porto.

Vasques won 26 caps for the Portugal national team over nine years, netting eight times. His debut came on 21 March 1948 in a 3–0 friendly loss against Spain, in Madrid.

Vasques' uncle, Manuel Soeiro, was also a footballer. He too played for Sporting and Portugal.