Quick Facts
Biography
José Manuel de Bastos (born 17 October 1929) is a retired Portuguese footballer who played as goalkeeper. He represented three clubs in the Primeira Divisão, but was best known for his time at Benfica, where he won seven major titles, including the Latin Cup.
Career
Born in Albergaria-a-Velha, Bastos played in Desportivo de Castelo and Benfica during his youth years. He was promoted to the first team in 1949 and beat Rosa for the position, making his debut on 12 March 1950, against Lusitano in an eventual league triumph.
He held the position until 1954, when Costa Pereira beat him for it. After two seasons as back-up, he regained his place in 1956–57, but lost it again, now permanently during the 1958–59 season. He went on loan to Atlético CP by order of Béla Guttmann, and made his last appearance for Benfica on 16 April 1961, in the Taça de Portugal match with Olhanense.
After Benfica, Bastos represented Beira-Mar and Atlético in a second spell. From mid 1978 to 1980, he managed Estoril–Praia.
Honours
- Benfica
- Primeira Divisão: 1949–50, 1954–55, 1956–57
- Taça de Portugal: 1950–51, 1951–52, 1952–53, 1956–57, 1958–59
- Latin Cup: 1949–50
- Tovar 2012, p. 689.