Aloísio is FC Porto’s special guest for the Clássico | OneFootball

Next Monday, the Estádio do Dragão will welcome a special guest for the match between FC Porto and Sporting, scheduled for 8:45 PM. Aloísio – the legendary Brazilian center-back – has been invited by the Dragons for this Clássico, which promises to be intense, demanding, and highly significant in the race for the Primeira Liga title.

This is, therefore, a notable presence at the home of the competition’s current leaders, as Aloísio is the third player with the most official appearances for the blue and white team – only behind João Pinto and Vítor Baía – having played in 474 matches for the club.

Furthermore, he is the foreign player with the most appearances in an FC Porto shirt – Helton, second in this ranking, has 140 fewer matches than the experienced Brazilian center-back. Aloísio is also among the most prolific defenders in Porto’s history, being the eighth defender with the most goals for the club (18).

Regarding the Clássico, the center-back faced Sporting on 33 occasions, making him the second FC Porto player to have played the most times against the Lions. His record in these encounters is favorable: 15 wins, 13 draws, and only five losses – across all competitions.

FC Porto’s invitation is part of the club’s strategy to reconnect with former legends. It is worth recalling that Emil Kostadinov – former Porto striker – attended the match against Benfica in the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals, where he was remembered and warmly welcomed by the fans present.

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