Carlos Alberto Nobre Ferreira (29 February 1940 - 21 March 2014) was a Portuguese rugby union player and coach. He played as a flanker.

He was one of the best players of his time both for Benfica and the National team.

Carlos Nobre (rugby union)

He played for Benfica his entire career, from 1958/59 to 1975/76, where he was one of their most emblematic players. He won 6 titles of the National Championship, in 1959/60, 1960/61, 1961/62, 1969/70, 1974/75, a title withdrawn by the Portuguese Rugby Federation, and 1975/76, 6 titles of the Cup of Portugal, in 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972 and 1975, and the Iberian Cup in 1971.

Carlos Nobre (rugby union)

He had 21 caps for Portugal, from 1965 to 1973.

Carlos Nobre (rugby union)

After finishing his player career he became a coach, winning two national titles for Benfica.

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Carlos Nobre International Statistics

1940 births

2014 deaths

Portuguese rugby union players

Portuguese rugby union coaches

Portugal international rugby union players

Rugby union flankers