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Ex-FC Porto and Benfica player retires from the pitch

Maisfutebol3 September 2026 at 23:16

Daniel Candeias, 38-year-old winger, announced the end of his football career. The player, who performed at the highest level in Portugal, thus closes a chapter of many years in professional sport.

Throughout his career, Daniel Candeias represented two of the biggest Portuguese clubs: FC Porto and Benfica. His passage through these emblematic clubs left a mark on national football.

The decision to retire from the pitch comes after a career dedicated to football, where the winger demonstrated his technical quality and versatility on the field.

At 38 years old, Candeias ends his journey in the sport he practiced throughout his life, leaving behind memories in the Portuguese stadiums where he played.

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