Arsénio Duarte Explained

Arsénio
Fullname:Arsénio Trindade Duarte
Birth Date:16 October 1925
Birth Place:Barreiro, Portugal
Height:1.71 m
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Barreirense
Years1:1942–1943
Years2:1943–1955
Years3:1955–1959
Years4:1959–1960
Years5:1960–1962
Years6:1962–1963
Clubs1:Barreirense
Clubs2:Benfica
Clubs3:CUF
Clubs4:Montijo
Clubs5:Cova da Piedade
Clubs6:Monte da Caparica
Caps2:224
Caps3:89
Goals2:152
Goals3:59
Nationalyears1:1950
Nationalteam1:Portugal
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0

Arsénio Trindade Duarte (16 October 1925 – 11 February 1986), simply known as Arsénio, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a forward.

He amassed Primeira Liga totals of 313 games and 211 goals during 16 seasons, most notably at Benfica.

Club career

Born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, Arsénio started his career at local F.C. Barreirense, first appearing with the senior team at only 15 against Sporting Clube de Portugal, in a testimonial match for Francisco Câmara. After helping the side win the Segunda Liga championship in 1943, he signed with S.L. Benfica.

During his spell with Benfica, Arsénio scored 360 in 446 competitive games, including a hat-trick in a 7–2 home win over Sporting in 1946, and five against FC Porto six years later in the inauguration of the Estádio das Antas. He helped to the conquest of ten major titles, including three Primeira Liga trophies.

Arsénio left for G.D. CUF in 1955 after the arrival of manager Otto Glória, as the Brazilian had been hired to hasten the club's professionalization and the player wanted to keep his post as an industrial worker. He was crowned the top division's top scorer in his third season, helping his team narrowly avoid relegation after ranking 12th.[1]

International career

Arsénio gained two caps for Portugal in seven days. His debut came on 2 April 1950, in a 1–5 away loss to Spain for the 1950 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Honours

Club

Benfica[2]

Individual

1957–58[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Malheiro. João. Memorial Benfica 100 Glórias. Benfica Memorial, 100 glories. July 2006. QuidNovi. 978-972-8998-26-4. Third. 20–21. Portuguese.
  2. May 2015. Bicampeões para a história. Back-to-back champions for the ages. pt. Visão. Portugal. Impresa Publishing. 43. 0872-3540.
  3. Web site: RSSSF. Claro, Paulo. Portugal – List of Topscorers. 12 June 2009.