Sporting legend returns to Alvalade 23 years later (video) | OneFootball

César Prates, one of the best full-backs in Sporting’s history, paid a special visit to a place that was once his home. The former Brazilian full-back visited the José Alvalade Stadium and took the opportunity to step onto the pitch, as well as visit the Club’s museum.

This return to Alvalade served to recall, among other trophies, the national championship title he lifted while playing for the green-and-white side. As for his overall honours with the Lions, he won two league titles, one Portuguese Cup and two Super Cups.

Through the Club’s official social media channels, Sporting shared the moment of César Prates’ visit. As a tribute to the titles he won, the Club took the opportunity to present the former player with a striped shirt.

Signed on loan from Real Madrid in 1999/00, he played four seasons for the Lions, between 1999 and 2003. As a result of his high level of performance, Prates was eventually signed on a permanent deal.

And so it was that, twenty-three years later, César Prates returned to the José Alvalade Stadium. It is worth noting that throughout his spell with the green-and-whites, he recorded a total of three goals and nine assists in 113 matches for the Alvalade club.

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