The footballer whose surname literally means “good death”

Luís Boa Morte

Luís Boa Morte

Probably the most “deadly” footballer in the history of the sport is Steve Death. No, we are not making this up, this was his real name.

He was a goalkeeper who spent most of his career in the English team Reading. Make now secure Nigeria betting on 1xbet.ng/en, whereas a punter you will have chances like no other website can offer.

However, between 1996 and 2013 there was another footballer who could also make Steve Death a bit nervous. We are talking about former Portuguese player Luís Boa Morte. And yes, in the Portuguese language “Boa Morte” means “Good Death”.

Once again, this is not a joke, this former Portuguese football player was really called Luís Boa Morte. Punters can perform secure betting on 1xBet Nigeria, where they will encounter the best features to wager on Portuguese football too.

A player who travelled around the world

Luís Boa Morte spent his career in many different teams. He began his period as a professional footballer in 1996 in Portuguese team Sporting CP, where he played until 1997. Because of his great performances in Sporting, in 1997 he moved to Arsenal, where he continued playing greatly. Wagering on English football from tablets and smartphones has never been easier, and this can be done by visiting the 1xbet.ng/en/mobile website.

After the Gunners, Boa Morte moved to other teams in England and other parts of Europe and even South Africa, including:

● Southampton;
● Fulham;
● West Ham United;
● AEL;
● Orlando Pirates;
● and Chesterfield.

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Playing for the Portuguese national team

Luís Boa Morte was also a regular member of the Portuguese national football team. He was chosen to play on that squad between 2001 and 2009.

During that period he played a total of 28 matches and scored one goal. During his time as a member of the senior national side he also featured in the UEFA Euro 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Make now the best virtual betting from 1xBet bookmaker, where such major competitions are also available.

It is also worth noting that Boa Morte was also part of the Olympic team. In 2004 he was chosen to be part of the Portuguese national side who participated in those Games.

He was selected as one of the over-aged players of the team, as he was 27 years old at the time of the Olympics. You can make from the 1xBet bookmaker also the best virtual betting, which can make you win fantastic rewards.

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