On this day — 17 Oct
2 football memories for 17 Oct 2026 — years ago today.
Football moments that fell on 17 Oct across the years.
49 years ago today
André Villas-Boas born (1977)
The Portuguese manager was born. He rose to global prominence after leading Porto to an unbeaten domestic season and a Europa League title in 2011, earning high-profile moves to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
32 years ago today
Kaito Chida born (1994)
The Japanese defender was born in Sendai. He has built a steady career in the Japanese leagues, featuring for clubs like Blaublitz Akita and Tokyo Verdy.
Sources
- FTZ Today Memory calendar — Second tier source