Essential Soccer Terminology in Portuguese

Soccer, Futebol in Portuguese, transcends language barriers. But learning some terminology related to soccer won’t hurt. Whether you’re cheering on your favorite Portuguese team or enjoying a broadcast, being familiar with soccer lingo might elevate your experience. So, lace up your cleats and get ready to learn some essential soccer vocabulary in Portuguese (as spoken in Portugal).

Soccer Field: Campo de Futebol

Field: Campo
Goal: Baliza
Goalkeeper: Guarda-redes
Penalty Area: Grande Área
Corner Flag: Bandeirola de canto
Center Circle: Círculo Central
Offside: Fora de jogo
Touchline: Linha lateral

The Players: Os Jogadores

Team: Equipa
Player: Jogador/a
Coach: Treinador/a
Referee: Árbitro
Assistant Referee: Árbitro assistente (bandeirinha)
Forward: Avançado
Midfielder:Médio
- Attacking Midfielder: Médio-ofensivo
- Central Midfielder: Médio-centro
- Defensive Midfielder: Médio-defensivo
Defender: Defesa
- Center Back: Defesa central
- Left Back: Lateral esquerdo
- Right Back: Lateral direito
Striker: Ponta de lança
Captain: Capitão/ã de equipa
Substitute: Suplente

The Game: O Jogo

Match: Partida
Kick-off: Pontapé de saída
Goal Kick: Pontapé de baliza
Corner Kick: Canto
Free Kick: Livre
Yellow Card: Cartão amarelo
Red Card: Cartão vermelho
Offside: Fora de jogo
Foul: Falta
Injury: Lesão
Injury Time: Tempo de compensação
Substitution: Substituição
To Score: Marcar golo
Header: Cabeceamento
Free Kick Goal: Golo de livre
Penalty Kick Goal: Golo de grande penalidade
Penalty Shootout: Eliminação por penáltis
Comeback: Recuperação
Extra Time: Prolongamento
To Win: Ganhar
To Lose: Perder
Draw: Empate

Game Actions: Ação de Jogo

Pass: Passe (v. Passar)
Shot: Remate (v. Remater)
Save (by goalkeeper): Defesa (v. Defender)
Tackle: Desarme (v. Desarmar)
Cross: Cruzamento (v. Cruzar)
Dribble: Drible (v. Driblar)
Trap: Receção (v. Receber)
Slide Tackle: Entrada de carrinho (v. Entrar de carrinho)

Team Management: Gestão de Equipara

Formation: Esquema tático
Tactics: Táticas
Strategy: Estratégia
Substitution: Substituição
Training: Treino
Warm-up: Aquecimento

Gear: Equipamento

Cleats: Chuteiras
Shin Guards: Caneleiras
Socks: Meias
Shorts: Calções
Jersey: Camisola
Locker room: Balneário

Fans: Fãs

Fan: Adepto
Supporter: Apoiante
Fan Club: Claque
Chant: Cântico
Celebration: Comemoração
Stadium: Estádio

Bonus Terms

Beautiful Goal: Golaço
Friendly Match: Partida Amigável
National League: Campeonato Nacional
Portugal’s Cup: Taça de Portugal
European Championship (UEFA Euro): Campeonato Europeu
World Cup: Campeonato do Mundo
Champions League: Liga dos Campeões

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