Fernando Chalana

Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɨɾˈnɐ̃ðu ʃɐˈlɐnɐ]; 10 February 1959 – 10 August 2022) was a Portuguese footballer and manager. Chalana was born in Barreiro, Portugal. He was known for his career with S.L. Benfica, playing with them from 1976 until 1984 and again from 1987 to 1990. Chalana also played for the national team from 1976 to 1988.

Fernando Chalana

Personal information
Full name	Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana
Date of birth	(1959-02-10)10 February 1959
Place of birth	Barreiro, Portugal
Date of death	10 August 2022(2022-08-10) (aged 63)
Height	1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position	Winger
Youth career
1973–1974	Barreirense
1974–1976	Benfica
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1976–1984	Benfica	193	(33)
1984–1987	Bordeaux	22	(2)
1987–1990	Benfica	32	(4)
1990–1991	Belenenses	14	(0)
1991–1992	Estrela Amadora	9	(1)
Total		270	(40)
National team
1976–1988	Portugal	27	(2)
Teams managed
2002	Benfica (caretaker)
2003–2004	Paços Ferreira (assistant)
2004–2005	Oriental
2005–2009	Benfica (assistant)
2008	Benfica (caretaker)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Chalana died on 10 August 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal at the age of 63.