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José Fonte

Centre-back, born 1983, 12 clubs, 2 loans, 2010s era

José Fonte played for 12 clubs in his senior career, starting at Felgueiras in 2004. His longest spell was at Southampton: 7 seasons, 2010–2017. He went out on loan 2 times, to Paços de Ferreira, Estrela Amadora. He returned to Benfica after time away. His last club was Casa Pia, where he played until 2026.

  1. Felgueiras2004–05Felgueiras, 2004–05
    Vitória2005–06Vitória, 2005–06
    Benfica2006Benfica, 2006
    Paços de Ferreira2006loan from SLBPaços de Ferreira, 2006, on loan from Benfica
  2. Estrela Amadora2006–07loan from SLBEstrela Amadora, 2006–07, on loan from Benfica
    Benfica2007–08backBenfica, 2007–08, back after loan
    Crystal Palace2007–10Crystal Palace, 2007–10
    Southampton2010–17Southampton, 2010–17
  3. West Ham United2017–18West Ham United, 2017–18
    Dalian Yifang2018Dalian Yifang, 2018
    Lille2018–23Lille, 2018–23
    Braga2023–24Braga, 2023–24
  4. Casa Pia2024–26Casa Pia, 2024–26

José Fonte’s clubs

YearsClub
2004–2005Felgueiras
2005–2006Vitória
2006Benfica
2006Paços de FerreiraLoan from Benfica
2006–2007Estrela AmadoraLoan from Benfica
2007–2008BenficaReturned
2007–2010Crystal Palace
2010–2017Southampton
2017–2018West Ham United
2018Dalian Yifang
2018–2023Lille
2023–2024Braga
2024–2026Casa Pia

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What clubs did José Fonte play for?
José Fonte played for 12 clubs in his senior career: Felgueiras, Vitória, Benfica, Paços de Ferreira, Estrela Amadora, Crystal Palace, Southampton, West Ham United, Dalian Yifang, Lille, Braga and Casa Pia.
What was José Fonte's last club?
José Fonte's last club was Casa Pia (2024–2026).
What was José Fonte's first club?
José Fonte started his senior career at Felgueiras in 2004.

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