Fernando Jorge Ferreira Pires (born 18 January 1969) is a football manager and former player, most notably with Braga. Born in Angola, he represented Portugal internationally.
Club career Pires spent the years 1986 to 1995 with Braga, except for the 1987–88 season in Felgueiras. Playing over 200 games across all competitions, he also captained the team.
Pires made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Braga on 5 October 1986 as a starter in a 1–0 loss to Belenenses. Over his career, he played 217 games on the top level of Portuguese club football.
International He represented Portugal at the 1986 UEFA European Under-16 Championship.
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