João Malheiro pays tribute to a Benfica great: an enormous example | OneFootball

took to social media to highlight the figure of Shéu Han. The commentator described the former player as an example of dedication to the Club of Light, but also took the opportunity to aim a dig at other corners of Portuguese football.

"SHÉU - A huge example of deep-rooted Benfica devotion, but also of sporting culture. Something that is sorely lacking elsewhere..," he wrote. Born in Mozambique, he arrived at Luz in 1970, still young, and spent his entire professional career with the eagle on his chest. He made his first-team debut in October 1972 against Barreirense and went on to become a regular presence in Benfica’s midfield, also taking on the captain’s armband.

Over the course of 19 years as a player, he won nine National Championships, six Portuguese Cups and two Super Cups. The former midfielder also represented the national team on 24 occasions and scored one goal for Portugal. Benfica’s official records count 513 appearances and 46 goals for the first team, as well as 62 matches in European competitions.

The former player officially said goodbye in May 1989, but remained linked to the Club, taking on roles within the football structure, including the position of technical secretary. In total, Shéu’s connection to Benfica spans 48 years, in a relationship that helped turn him into one of the figures associated with the so-called Benfica “Mystique.”

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