Rodolfo Lima

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Lopes and the second or paternal family name is Lima.

Rodolfo Manuel Lopes Lima (born 8 May 1980) is a former Cape Verde international footballer.

Rodolfo Lima

Personal information
Full name	Rodolfo Manuel Lopes Lima
Date of birth	(1980-05-08) May 8, 1980 (age 45)
Place of birth	Cascais, Portugal
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position	Striker
Youth career
1991–1994	Estoril Praia
1997–2000	Alcoitão
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2000–2001	9 Abril
2001–2002	SC Lourel	31	(15)
2002–2004	Alverca	52	(15)
2004–2007	Benfica	0	(0)
2004–2005	→ Belenenses (loan)	26	(2)
2005–2006	→ Gil Vicente (loan)	24	(0)
2006–2007	→ Portimonense (loan)	28	(5)
2007–2008	Vihren Sandanski	15	(0)
International career
2006–2007	Cape Verde	7	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

The striker signed with the Bulgarian club after canceling his contract with S.L. Benfica, а club he belonged to for the past three years but where he never played. He is known for his long runs and speed in which he currently has scored 5 goals in 28 games this season 06/07. He was born in Cascais Portugal but opted to play for his Parents land Cape Verde. He was born on May 5, 1980. Lima became the first footballer from Cape Verde to play in the A PFG.^[1]

Former clubs are C.F. Os Belenenses, Gil Vicente F.C. and Portimonense Sporting Clube, where he played loaned by S.L. Benfica. The Lisbon team signed the player after he conquered the Junior National League with FC Alverca.