.jpg) José Henrique in 1972 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Henrique Rodrigues Marques | ||
| Date of birth | (1943-05-18)18 May 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Arrentela, Portugal | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1957–1959 | Arrentela | ||
| 1959–1961 | Benfica | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1964 | Amora | ||
| 1964–1965 | Seixal | 12 | (0) |
| 1965–1966 | Atlético | ||
| 1966–1979 | Benfica | 216 | (0) |
| 1971 | →Toronto Metros (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 1979–1981 | Nacional | 50 | (0) |
| 1981–1982 | Covilhã | 2 | (0) |
| Total | 288 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1969–1973 | Portugal | 15 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1981–1982 | Covilhã (player-coach) | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Henrique Rodrigues Marques (born 18 May 1943), known asJosé Henrique, is a Portuguese retiredfootballer.
Agoalkeeper, he was best known for his successful spell atBenfica, being nicknamedZé Gato (Joe Cat). He appeared in 299 official games with the club, winning 11 major titles.
Born inArrentela, Seixal, Setúbal, José Henrique first played atAmora (three seasons), then withSeixal andAtlético (one apiece), all clubs in theLisbon area. Subsequently, he signed with localBenfica, where he would remain the following 13 years – he had already played youth football there for two years; he also had a short stint with theToronto Metros, in theNorth American Soccer League.[1]
In Benfica's back-to-backPrimeira Liga wins from1971 to1973, José Henrique was instrumental in helping the squad attain its defensive record: 60 matches with only one loss and 29 goals conceded. He had to share first-choice duties in the next years with another club great,Manuel Bento, eventually losing his position in 1976 after having won eight leagues and threecups; he also appeared in the1967–68 European Cupfinal, lost 1–4 toManchester United inextra time.[2]
From 1979 to 1982, José Henrique competed in thesecond level withNacional (two years) andCovilhã, retiring at 39. Still active, he became a manager with his last team, subsequently returning to Benfica, where he went on to work as a goalkeeper coach with the youth sides.
José Henrique played 15 times forPortugal, his debut coming on 10 December 1969 in a 0–1friendly defeat withEngland. His last match took place on 13 October 1973 in a 2–2 draw againstBulgaria for the1974 FIFA World Cupqualifiers – it would also be longtime Benfica teammateEusébio's lastcap.
The peak of José Henrique's international career was at theBrazil Independence Cup in 1972, where he helped the national team finish second tothe hosts, only succumbing to alast-minute goal (0–1). During his career, however, he suffered stiff competition fromSporting CP'sVítor Damas.
Benfica
