Oceano Cruz

Oceano Andrade da Cruz (born 29 July 1962), known simply as Oceano, is a Portuguese former footballer, and is a current manager. A defensive midfielder with tremendous physical strength and leadership skills as his main assets, he was widely regarded as the best footballer ever hailing from Cape Verde, and represented most notably Sporting, appearing in more than 400 official matches for the club over 11 seasons (two separate spells). Having earned more than 50 caps for Portugal, Oceano represented his adopted nation at Euro 1996.

Oceano Cruz

Oceano Andrade da Cruz (born 29 July 1962), known simply as Oceano, is a Portuguese former footballer, and is a current manager. A defensive midfielder with tremendous physical strength and leadership skills as his main assets, he was widely regarded as the best footballer ever hailing from Cape Verde, and represented most notably Sporting, appearing in more than 400 official matches for the club over 11 seasons (two separate spells). Having earned more than 50 caps for Portugal, Oceano represented his adopted nation at Euro 1996.