Jesus (footballer) explained

Jesus
Fullname:Osvaldo Fernando Saturnino de Oliveira
Birth Date:14 January 1956
Birth Place:Luanda, Angola
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Clube Atlético de Luanda
Years1:1974
Clubs1:Luanda
Years2:1975
Clubs2:Benfica de Luanda
Years3:1976
Clubs3:Terra Nova
Years4:1977–1988
Clubs4:Petro de Luanda
Years5:1988–1990
Clubs5:Varzim
Years6:1990
Clubs6:Oliveirense
Nationalyears1:1979–1990
Nationalteam1:Angola
Nationalcaps1:48
Nationalgoals1:18
Manageryears1:1995
Managerclubs1:Petro de Luanda (interim)

Osvaldo Fernando Saturnino de Oliveira (born 14 January 1956), commonly known as Jesus, is an Angolan former football player and coach who played as a striker.

He mainly played for Petro de Luanda and the Angola national team, having also moved to Portugal at Varzim and Oliveirense.

Club career

Jesus played youth football for Clube Atlético de Luanda; he then began playing professionally in 1974 for local club Luanda, before moving to Benfica de Luanda and Terra Nova.[1]

Jesus played over 10 years for Petro de Luanda.[1] He was top goalscorer of the Girabola three times with them,[2] in 1982, 1984 and 1985.[3] In 1988, he moved to Portugal to play for Varzim aged 32, with whom he played two seasons.[2] Jesus then played one season for Oliveirense,[2] retiring in 1990.

Managerial career

Jesus was appointed interim coach of Petro de Luanda, following the death of coach Gojko Zec, helping them win the league title in 1995.[2]

Presidency career

After six terms as vice-president of the Angolan Football Federation, in 2016 Jesus announced his candidacy for president.[4]

Personal life

Jesus and his partner got married in Luanda in 1983; they had a son, Hadja.[2] His idol is Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.[2]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Angola197911
198031
198172
198220
198320
198431
198596
198620
198775
198840
198952
199030
Total4818

Scores and results list Angola's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Jesus goal.

List of international goals scored by Jesus
No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
112 July 1979São Tomé, São Tomé and Príncipe2–1International tournament
29 November 1980Luanda, Angola1–1International tournament
323 August 1981Luanda, Angola1–11981 Central African Games
426 August 1981Huambo, Angola1–31981 Central African Games
511 November 1984Luanda, Angola1–01–0Friendly
619 April 1985Algiers, Algeria1–22–31986 FIFA World Cup qualification
725 June 1985Maputo, Mozambique1–03–0International tournament
830 June 1985Praia, Cape Verde3–2International tournament
94 July 1985Praia, Cape Verde2–3International tournament
107 July 1985Mindelo, Cape Verde1–01–0International tournament
1110 November 1985Luanda, Angola2–3International tournament
1212 April 1987Luanda, Angola1–01–01988 African Cup of Nations qualification
1319 April 1987Brazzaville, Congo3–31987 Central African Games
14
1521 April 1987Brazzaville, Congo2–11987 Central African Games
1627 April 1987Brazzaville, Congo1–01–01987 Central African Games
178 January 1989Yaoundé, Cameroon1–01–11990 FIFA World Cup qualification
1822 January 1989Luanda, Angola2–12–21990 FIFA World Cup qualification

Honours

Player

Petro de Luanda

Individual

Coach

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tramagal. Agostinho. 8 November 2010. FUTEBOLANDO: Recordar ídolos Após a independência. 24 January 2022. FUTEBOLANDO.
  2. Web site: 18 July 2020 . Jesus: "Projecto Petro de Luanda determinou a minha vida" . 24 January 2022 . Jornal de Angola . pt.
  3. Web site: Batalha. José. Angola – List of Topscorers. 24 January 2022. RSSSF.
  4. Web site: 18 November 2016. Osvaldo Saturnino "Jesus" confirma candidatura à presidência da FAF. 24 January 2022. Rede Angola. pt.
  5. Web site: 4 March 2010. Nigeria/Angola: Keshi, Bocande, Angola's 'Jesus' Vie for Legend Awards. 24 January 2022. allAfrica.com.