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Germano Luís de Figueiredo (23 December 1932 – 14 July 2004), simply known as Germano (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒɨɾˈmɐnu]), was a Portuguese footballer who played as a central defender.

He spent most of his professional career with Benfica, appearing in 131 official matches and winning eight major titles, including two European Cups.

Germano represented Portugal at the 1966 World Cup.

A hard-working and strong-tackling defender, Germano was noted for his towering presence in Benfica's back-three defending formation, alongside left-back Ângelo and right-back Mário João. He possessed excellent ball control.

Germano ranked 53rd in UEFA's 50 Greatest Footballers of the Last 50 Years jubilee list.

Honours

Benfica

• Primeira Liga: 1960–61, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65

• Taça de Portugal: 1961–62, 1963–64

• Taça de Honra (2)

• European Cup: 1960–61, 1961–62

Atlético

• Segunda Liga: 1958–59

Portugal

• FIFA World Cup third place: 1966

Individual

• World Soccer World XI: 1961, 1962, 1965