Fernando Chalana

Who is Fernando Chalana?

Fernando Albino de Sousa Chalana is a Portuguese retired professional footballer and manager.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest talents of his era in Portuguese football, the diminutive left winger's main asset was his ball control and dribbling skills.

His career, highly troubled by injuries, was mainly spent at Benfica, where he also later worked as a manager. Prior to his physical problems, he was one the leading figures at UEFA Euro 1984, helping Portugal to the semifinals.