Silvino Louro has died | OneFootball

Silvino Louro passed away at the age of 67, the victim of a prolonged illness, leaving Portuguese football in mourning. The former Portuguese international stood out especially during his time at Benfica, the club where he built most of his career and established himself as a reference between the posts.

Over the course of 10 seasons with the Eagles, Silvino played 258 matches and played an important role in winning several titles, including four National Championships, two Portuguese Cups, and one Super Cup. The goalkeeper would eventually leave in 1995 to represent Porto, after also having played for Vitória de Setúbal, the club from his hometown, as well as Aves and Salgueiros, where he ended his career.

After hanging up his gloves, he began a new chapter as a goalkeeping coach, standing out for his long association with José Mourinho. He worked with the coach at several top European clubs, such as Chelsea, Inter, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, after a first joint experience at Porto, building a solid career off the pitch.

More recently, Silvino Louro had a stint in African football, working for Al-Hilal Omdurman in Sudan in 2021. Since then, he had been away from active duty, in a period marked by health problems that would ultimately prove fatal.

Meanwhile, Benfica has already reacted to the death of the former player, leaving a message of condolence in which they highlighted “a remarkable figure of a generation that greatly honored the badge on his chest.” The Eagles also emphasized that “his dedication, professionalism, and quality between the posts left an indelible mark on the club’s history,” offering condolences to his family and friends.

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