Antonio Tavares
Mauritanian association football manager and association football player
Antonio Tavares: profile
Antonio Tavares (born 23 December 1975 in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France) is a former Mauritanian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Tavares made the step into senior football with Paris Saint-Germain FC in 1994. He played for 4 clubs in 2 countries between 1994 and 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at US Créteil-Lusitanos (2002–2005): 35 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 40 appearances and 1 goal.
At international level, Tavares represented Mauritania (2003), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Villeneuve-Saint-Georges has produced 9 footballers in our database, including Nathanaël Mbuku, Ricardo Faty and Mickaël Tavares.
Eligibility explained: Why does Antonio Tavares play for Mauritania?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 1994–2005 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and Italy
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (1 in 40)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 25% of Mauritanian internationals on record
- Latest move
- US Créteil-Lusitanos (2002)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Boniface, Jeffrey Schlupp and Mbwana Samatta (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994–1996 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1996–1997 | Paris FC |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1998–1999 |  Marsala Football Club |
Serie D | 5 | 0 |
| 2002–2005 | US Créteil-Lusitanos |
Championnat National 1 | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 40 | 1 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 |  Mauritania |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Antonio Tavares?
Antonio Tavares was born on 23 December 1975, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Antonio Tavares born?
Antonio Tavares was born in Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France.
Which national team does Antonio Tavares play for?
Antonio Tavares played international football for Mauritania. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Antonio Tavares played for?
Antonio Tavares's recorded clubs are Paris Saint-Germain FC, Paris FC, Marsala Football Club and US Créteil-Lusitanos.
How tall is Antonio Tavares?
Antonio Tavares is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Antonio Tavares play?
Antonio Tavares played as a midfielder.