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Updated Thursday July 13, 2000, 9:59 PM GMT
Xavier Dimas
Position:
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Defender
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(NunoCorreria/Allsport)
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| Shirt No: |
13 |
| Age: |
31 |
| Caps: |
38 |
| Goals: |
0 |
| Club: |
Standard Liege |
Born in South Africa of Portuguese immigrant parents, he has been around the international scene since making his debut in a 7-0 win against Liechtenstein in 1995.
Played for Academica and FC Porto before hitting the big-time with Benfica. His form there earned him a move to Juventus but he never settled with the Italian giants. Likely to start in Euro 2000 matches.
Played a big part in keeping Alan Shearer and Michael Owen from troubling the Portugal defence in their opening game.
Has had a quiet tournament and was subbed against the French before extra-time after shackling Anelka for much of the game.
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