Carlos Lima
Cape Verdean footballer
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Carlos Lima: profile
Carlos Lima (born 20 September 1983 in Praia, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Lima made the step into senior football with CS Mindelense in 2001. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2001. The busiest spell of his career was at CS Mindelense (2001–2011): 86 appearances and 20 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 164 appearances and 46 goals.
At international level, Lima represented Cape Verde (2013–present).
Praia has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Gelson Martins, Kevin Pina and Nuno da Costa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2013 (aged about 30)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cape Verde, Angola and Moldova
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (46 in 164)
- Latest move
- FC Zimbru Chișinău (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssef Belammari, Godwin Okpara and Aboubakary Koita (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2011 | CS Mindelense |
Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde | 86 | 20 |
| 2012–2015 |  Progresso Associação do Sambizanga |
Girabola | 78 | 26 |
| 2015– |  FC Zimbru Chișinău |
Moldovan National Division | – | – |
| Total | 164 | 46 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013– | Cape Verde |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carlos Lima?
Carlos Lima was born on 20 September 1983, which makes him 43 years old.
Where was Carlos Lima born?
Carlos Lima was born in Praia, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Carlos Lima play for?
Carlos Lima played international football for Cape Verde.
Which clubs has Carlos Lima played for?
Carlos Lima's recorded clubs are CS Mindelense, Progresso Associação do Sambizanga and FC Zimbru Chișinău.
What position does Carlos Lima play?
Carlos Lima played as a midfielder.
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