Fusco (footballer) explained

Fusco
Fullname:João Carlos Proença Filipe
Birth Date:15 December 1972
Birth Place:Lisbon, Portugal
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1984–1990
Youthclubs1:Seixal
Years1:1990–1994
Years2:1994–1995
Caps2:29
Goals2:0
Years3:1995–2004
Caps3:164
Goals3:7
Years4:2004–2005
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2005–2007
Years6:2007–2009
Caps6:49
Goals6:0
Years7:2009–2010
Clubs7:Paio Pires
Years8:2013–2014
Clubs8:Paio Pires
Caps8:3
Goals8:0

João Carlos Proença Filipe (born 15 December 1972), known as Fusco, is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Lisbon, Fusco spent his entire professional career with S.C. Beira-Mar, amassing Primeira Liga totals of 54 games and one goal for the club over five seasons.[1] He made his debut in the competition on 21 August 1998, starting and being sent off in a 2–1 away loss against S.C. Braga.[2]

On 19 June 1999, Fusco played the full 90 minutes of the final of the Taça de Portugal, helping the Aveiro side to their first and only major title after the 1–0 defeat of S.C. Campomaiorense.[3] He scored his only goal in the Portuguese top division on 25 February 2001, opening the 2–0 victory at the same adversary and later providing an assist.[4]

Honours

Beira-Mar

1998–99[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Beira-Mar: Fusco deixa o plantel. Beira-Mar: Fusco leaves squad. Notícias de Aveiro. Portuguese. 21 July 2004. 20 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Sp. Braga 2–1 Beira-Mar. ForaDeJogo. 2 May 2017.
  3. News: Beira Mar – Campomaiorense 1–0. Record. Portuguese. 19 June 1999. 20 May 2017.
  4. News: Campomaiorense-Beira Mar, 0–2: Adrenalina e dentes cerrados contra ausência de Detinho. Campomaiorense-Beira Mar, 0–2: Adrenaline and clenched teeth to counter absence of Detinho. Record. Portuguese. 26 February 2001. 8 July 2021.