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Hilário was born in São Pedro da Cova, Porto, Portugal on October 21, 1975. Hilário is credited as an association football player and goalkeeper coach. That works out to 50 years old in 2026. The listed height is 189 cm.
My Take
Hilário earns my respect for mastering one of football's hardest jobs: being the backup goalkeeper who stays ready and stays humble. Over nine seasons and 160 Primeira Liga matches, much of his career at Porto and Chelsea was spent waiting in the wings, yet he delivered when called upon. There is real discipline in not letting frustration erode your craft. It feels fitting that he transitioned into goalkeeping coaching, eventually working with the England national team. The patience and perspective he built as a perennial deputy are exactly what shape good mentors. I find his is a quietly admirable career arc.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hilário
- Name (Japanese)
- エンリケ・イラーリオ
- Reading
- えんりけ・いらーりお
- Born
- October 21, 1975 (age 50)
- Origin
- São Pedro da Cova, Porto, Portugal
- Height
- 189 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / goalkeeper coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hilário born?
Born October 21, 1975 (age 50).
Where is Hilário from?
Hilário is from São Pedro da Cova, Porto, Portugal.
What does Hilário do?
Hilário works as association football player, goalkeeper coach.
How tall is Hilário?
Hilário is 189 cm.
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