Quim - Biography

Last Editor: dianalison				Quim Biography -   Name : Quim Date of birth : November 13, 1975 Place of birth : Vila Nova de Famalicćo, Portugal

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Joaquim Manuel Sampaio Silva, known as Quim, born in Vila Nova de Famalicćo, November 13, 1975 is a Portuguese football player. He played at Sporting Braga, were he had his first game during 1995/96 season, until 2003/04. He moved to Benfica, in 2004. He has been the main goalkeeper for Benfica since 2004/05, even having to face the fierce oposition of Moreira. After a brief injury, he“s currently the main goalkeeper of Benfica. He was the third choice goalkeeper for Portugal in the Euro 2000 and second choice in the Euro 2004, having made his international debut in 18 August1999 against Andorra, in a friendly match, win by 4-0. He was the main goalkeeper during the World Cup 2002 qualifyings, until 2001, wen he was replaced by Ricardo. He had already 20 caps for the National Team, until 2004.