Fernando Chalana Net Worth At Death

Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana, a Portuguese football player and manager best known for his time at SL Benfica has died. He died at the age 63.

His death was announced by his former club Benfica announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

At the time of death, Chalana had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Chalana was a mazy winger and he also had temporary coaching spells at the helm of Benfica’s senior side and spent time in charge of their youth team.

Chalana was born in Barreiro, Setúbal District, and he began his football career at F.C. Barreirense.

From there, he moved to Lisbon neighbours S.L. Benfica in 1974, where he established himself the following eight years, scoring and assisting alike as he helped them conquer, amongst other accolades, five Primeira Liga and three Taça de Portugal trophies.

Aged only 17 (fourth youngest ever), on 17 November 1976, Chalana won his first cap for Portugal, against Denmark for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualifiers – at that age, he became Benfica’s youngest player to score a goal at the Estádio da Luz.

Chalana rached the peak of his career on the international front, at UEFA Euro 1984, in France.

During the tournament, he was Portugal’s leading figures, excelling in dribbling throughout the tournament, notably in the 3–2 semi-final loss against the hosts, where he famously set up both goals for Rui Jordão.