Albano

Born in Seixal, Setúbal District, Albano joined Sporting CP in 1943 at the age of 20, from local Seixal. During his spell with the Lisbon club, he appeared in 334 games all competitions comprised and scored 162 goals, being part of an attacking line dubbed the Cinco Violinos (Five Violins) that also included Jesus Correia, Fernando Peyroteo, José Travassos and Manuel Vasques and winning eight Primeira Liga championships and four Taça de Portugal trophies. In the 1952–53 season, Albano netted a career-best 19 goals to help the Lions win the domestic league ahead of Benfica. He retired in 1957 at the age of 34, subsequently returning to his hometown.

Albano won 15 caps for the Portugal national team in seven years, scoring three times. His debut came on 5 January 1947, in a 2–2 friendly draw against Switzerland in the Portuguese capital.