Manuel Francisco Serra (6 November 1935 – 5 August 1994), commonly known as Serra, was a Portuguese footballer who played as a defender for Benfica.

Serra was born in the São Sebastião da Pedreira parish of Lisbon on 6 November 1935. He was murdered on 5 August 1994 at the age of 58, having been shot by a cousin in Agualva-Cacém.^[1]

• European Cup: 1960–61, 1961–62
• Primeira Liga: 1956–57, 1959–60, 1960–61
• Taça de Portugal: 1957–58, 1958–59, 1961–62