What is fernando chalana?

Fernando Chalana is a former Portuguese footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He was born on February 10, 1959, in Cascais, Portugal. Chalana started his professional career at Benfica, where he played from 1977 to 1984, winning several domestic titles and reaching the UEFA Cup final in 1983. He also played for Belenenses and Estoril Praia before retiring in 1988.

Chalana was known for his dribbling skills, pace, and creativity on the pitch. He was a key player for the Portuguese national team in the late 1970s and early 1980s, helping them reach the Euro 1984 semi-finals. After retiring from football, he worked as a coach for several Portuguese clubs, including Benfica, Estoril Praia, and Belenenses. He has also worked as a television commentator and analyst for Portuguese channels.

Chalana is widely regarded as one of the greatest Portuguese footballers of all time and was inducted into the Portuguese Football Hall of Fame in 2004. He was honored by the Portuguese Football Federation in 2009 with the Quinas de Ouro award for his contribution to Portuguese football.