André Neles: profile
André Neles (born 4 January 1978 in Patrocínio, Brazil) was an Equatoguinean footballer who played as a forward. He died on 6 February 2020.
Neles made the step into senior football with Clube Atlético Mineiro in 1999. He played for 21 clubs in 3 countries between 1999 and 2015. The busiest spell of his career was at Botafogo Futebol Clube (2010): 22 appearances and 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 176 appearances and 47 goals.
At international level, Neles represented Equatorial Guinea (2007–2011), earning 3 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Eligibility explained: Why does André Neles play for Equatorial Guinea?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 29)
- Club career
- 1999–2015 (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Brazil, Portugal and Saudi Arabia
- Club goals per game
- 0.27 (47 in 176)
- Height
- 183 cm — taller than 65% of Equatoguinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Rio Branco Esporte Clube (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Odilon Kossounou, Younes Kaboul and Bwanga Tshimen (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 |  Clube Atlético Mineiro |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 12 | 3 |
| 2000–2004 |  S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 9 | 1 |
| 2001 | C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 12 | 2 |
| 2002 | E.C. Vitória |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 20 | 10 |
| 2003 | S.C. Internacional |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras |
Copa Libertadores | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | Clube Atlético Mineiro |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | Figueirense Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 5 | 0 |
| 2005–2007 | Fortaleza E.C. |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 1 | 0 |
| 2006–2007 |  Al-Ettifaq FC |
Saudi Pro League | 11 | 8 |
| 2007 | Ipatinga Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 3 | 0 |
| 2008–2009 | Grêmio Barueri Futebol |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Ceará Sporting Club |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | Botafogo Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 10 | 4 |
| 2010 | Oeste Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 | Botafogo Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 22 | 5 |
| 2010 | Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 11 | 4 |
| 2011 | América Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 | Associação Desportiva Recreativa e Cultural Icasa |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | Clube Náutico Marcílio Dias |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D | 5 | 0 |
| 2012 | Uberlândia E.C. |
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | São Carlos F.C. |
Campeonato Paulista de Futebol | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | Operário Futebol Clube |
Campeonato Mato-Grossense | – | – |
| 2015 | Rio Branco Esporte Clube |
Campeonato Paulista Série A2 | – | – |
| Total | 176 | 47 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2011 |  Equatorial Guinea |
Senior | 3 | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was André Neles born?
André Neles was born in Patrocínio, Brazil.
Which national team does André Neles play for?
André Neles played international football for Equatorial Guinea. He has 3 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has André Neles played for?
André Neles's recorded clubs are Clube Atlético Mineiro, S.L. Benfica, C.S. Marítimo, E.C. Vitória, S.C. Internacional, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Figueirense Futebol Clube, Fortaleza E.C., Al-Ettifaq FC, Ipatinga Futebol Clube, Grêmio Barueri Futebol and Ceará Sporting Club among others.
How tall is André Neles?
André Neles is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does André Neles play?
André Neles played as a forward.
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