Rui Correia


Rui Manuel da Silva Correia is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
He appeared in 264 Primeira Liga matches over 15 seasons, mainly with Braga.

Club career

Correia was born in São João da Madeira. During his 21-year professional career he represented Sporting CP, Vitória de Setúbal, G.D. Chaves, S.C. Braga, FC Porto, S.C. Salgueiros, C.D. Feirense, A.D. Ovarense and G.D. Estoril Praia.
Correia retired at almost 40, after four seasons in the second division – and one in the third with Feirense – and subsequently joined S.C. Olhanense as its goalkeeping coach. In 2010, he signed with top-flight club Académica de Coimbra in the same capacity.

International career

Correia earned two caps for Portugal and participated at UEFA Euro 1996, being an unused squad member for the quarter-finalists.