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unusual facts about Portuguese Second Division



Emerson da Luz

Emerson dos Santos da Luz (born 11 July 1982 in Mindelo) is a Cape Verdean footballer who currently plays for Cape Verde national football team and for Arouca in the Segunda Divisão Portuguesa Zona Centro, the third level of the Portuguese football league system.

Khadim Faye

Born in Dakar, Faye started his career with hometown's ASC Diaraf, moving in 1996 to Portugal with União de Montemor (third division) alongside compatriot and teammate Fary Faye, and going on to remain in the country for the remainder of his career.

Paulo Fonseca

Born in Nampula, Portuguese Mozambique, Fonseca played 14 years as a senior, beginning with F.C. Barreirense in the third division and moving straight to the top level with Leça F.C. in the 1995–96 season, starting in 21 of his league appearances as the club finished 14th and narrowly avoided relegation.


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