Juary turns a year older today, FC Porto’s eternal hero in Vienna | OneFootball

On June 16, 1959, Juary Jorge dos Santos Filho was born in São João do Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, the former Brazilian forward who left his mark on FC Porto between 1985 and 1987.

In blue and white, Juary made 60 appearances, scored 19 goals and provided two assists, playing a part in one of the most memorable periods in Porto’s history. His honours with the Dragons included two league titles, the European Cup, the Intercontinental Cup, the European Super Cup and the Portuguese Cup.

Juary’s name will forever be linked to the 1986/87 European Cup final. In Vienna, at the Praterstadion, FC Porto beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the final played on May 27, 1987. Brought on at half-time, the Brazilian forward played a decisive role in Porto’s comeback: in the 77th minute he was involved in the equaliser, finished by Rabah Madjer, and in the 79th he scored the winner against the German champions.

A few days later, in the final match of the season, Juary once again stood out. Hosting Elvas, FC Porto cruised to a 6-0 win, with the forward scoring four of the team’s six goals and ending the campaign on a high note.

Despite a short spell at the club, Juary remains associated with one of the most iconic chapters in FC Porto’s European history.

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