Joaquim Pereirinha


Joaquim Miguel Pedreirinho Pereirinha is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a full back.

Club career

Born in Lisbon, Pereirinha was a youth graduate at S.L. Benfica. He was called up to the first team at the age of 18 by manager John Mortimore, going on to mainly act as backup to Minervino Pietra over the course of three Primeira Liga seasons.
After two more years in the top flight with Amora FC, and a further ten combined at C.F. Os Belenenses and S.C. Farense where he alternated between that category and the second division, Pereirinha retired professionally at nearly 34.

Personal life

Pereirinha's son, Bruno, is also a footballer. He represented mainly Sporting Clube de Portugal and S.S. Lazio.

Honours

;Benfica
;Belenenses