Rui Neves (footballer, born 1969)

Rui Miguel Leal das Neves (born 21 December 1969) is a former Portuguese football player.

Rui Neves

Personal information
Full name	Rui Miguel Leal das Neves
Date of birth	(1969-12-21) 21 December 1969 (age 55)
Place of birth	Lisbon, Portugal
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
1985–1988	Estrela da Amadora
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1988–1993	Estrela da Amadora	94	(1)
1993–1994	Gil Vicente	32	(2)
1994–2004	Estrela da Amadora	285	(9)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

He made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Estrela da Amadora on 9 October 1988 as a starter in a 0–2 loss to Boavista.^[1] He spent the most of his career with the club, playing 318 games on the top flight of Portuguese football.

Personal life

His twin brother Jorge Neves also played football professionally, winning the Portuguese Cup with Beira-Mar and is now a coach.