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Carlos Manuel de Oliveira Magalhães (born 25 February 1974), known as Litos, is a Portuguese retired professional footballer who played as a central defender.
He appeared in 226 Primeira Liga matches (21 goals) over nine seasons, mainly for Boavista with whom he won the 2001 national championship. He also spent several years in La Liga with Málaga.
Club career
Born in Porto, Litos started playing football with Boavista FC. Following loan spells at S.C. Campomaiorense, G.D. Estoril Praia and Rio Ave FC, he rejoined his parent club, being instrumental in their only Primeira Liga title in history in 2000–01, as captain; he formed a formidable stopper duo with Pedro Emanuel, who would then move to FC Porto.
After Boavista's conquest, Litos signed for La Liga side Málaga CF, experiencing different fortunes during his spell in Andalusia – two seasons as an undisputed starter, a total of 20 games in the other three. In 2005–06 his team was relegated, with the player only making eight league appearances; for five years, he partnered compatriots Edgar and Duda.
Litos joined Académica de Coimbra for 2006–07. After being first choice in his first year he was deemed surplus to requirements in the following, leaving and moving to Austrian Football Bundesliga's SV Salzburg in January 2008; he retired at the end of that campaign, with no competitive matches to his credit.
International career
Litos earned six caps for Portugal, the first arriving on 10 February 1999 as he played three minutes in a 0–0 friendly draw against the Netherlands in Paris. He also represented the nation at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Honours
Boavista
Primeira Liga: 2000–01
Taça de Portugal: 1996–97
Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 1997
Málaga
UEFA Intertoto Cup: 2002
References
External links
Litos at ForaDeJogo (archived)
Litos at BDFutbol
Litos national team profile at the Portuguese Football Federation (in Portuguese)
Litos at National-Football-Teams.com
Litos at EU-Football.info