André Neles
Equatoguinean footballer (1978–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André Moreira Neles (4 January 1978 – 6 February 2020), known as André Neles, was a professional footballer who played as a striker. His last club was Alecrim FC.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | André Moreira Neles | ||
Date of birth | (1978-01-04)4 January 1978 | ||
Place of birth | Patrocínio (MG), Brazil | ||
Date of death | 6 February 2020(2020-02-06) (aged 42) | ||
Place of death | Uberlândia (MG), Brazil | ||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1996–1997 | Uberlândia | ||
1998 | Anápolis | ||
1998–1999 | Villa Nova | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1999–2000 | Atlético Mineiro | 12 | (3) |
2000–2004 | Benfica | 9 | (1) |
2001 | → Marítimo (loan) | 12 | (2) |
2002 | → Vitória (loan) | 20 | (10) |
2003 | → Internacional (loan) | 5 | (3) |
2003 | → Palmeiras (loan) | 5 | (1) |
2004 | Marítimo | 5 | (0) |
2004 | Atlético Mineiro | 1 | (0) |
2004 | Figueirense | 5 | (1) |
2005–2007 | Fortaleza | 1 | (0) |
2006–2007 | → Al-Ettifaq (loan) | 11 | (8) |
2007 | → Ipatinga (loan) | 3 | (0) |
2008–2009 | Grêmio Barueri | 1 | (0) |
2009 | → Botafogo-SP (loan) | 10 | (4) |
2009 | → Ceará (loan) | 2 | (0) |
2010 | Botafogo-SP | 22 | (5) |
2010 | → Oeste (loan) | 3 | (1) |
2010 | → Icasa (loan) | 11 | (4) |
2011 | América-RN | 9 | (2) |
2012 | Marcílio Dias | 5 | (0) |
2012 | Uberlândia | 8 | (1) |
2012 | Icasa | 5 | (0) |
2013 | São Carlos | 11 | (1) |
2014 | CEOV | ||
2015 | Rio Branco-SP | ||
International career‡ | |||
2007–2011 | Equatorial Guinea | 6 | (3) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 October 2015 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 October 2015 |
He started at Uberlândia, but only gained recognition at Atlético Mineiro. After compelling performances, he signed with Benfica in 2000, but could never break into the starting eleven, spending the following four years on multiple loan deals, which included Vitória, Internacional and Palmeiras. In 2004, he signed with Marítimo but only stayed there for a few months, moving from club to club on almost a yearly basis, mainly in the Brazilian lower divisions. Born and raised in Brazil, he was granted Equatorial Guinea nationality in 2007 and won 3 international caps for his national team between 2007 and 2011.