Carlos Brito (footballer, born 1963)

Carlos Luís Cereja de Morais Brito (born 21 September 1963) is a Portuguese retired footballer who played as a central defender, and is a manager.

Brito's best year in the Primeira Liga came in the 1987–88 season, when he scored three goals while appearing in all 38 matches, but his team was eventually relegated after finishing in 19th position.

[3] He wrapped up his career with Rio Ave FC, helping the Vila do Conde side promote to the second division in 1991 – his first year – and retiring as a player at nearly 33.

In summer 2005, after two further campaigns, Brito signed with another former team, Boavista, leading them to a final sixth position in the league and narrowly missing out on qualification to the UEFA Cup.

Brito was fired at the end of the 2011–12 campaign after Rio Ave could only rank in 14th position, even though it was enough to preserve top division status.