Carlos Pedro Silva Morais
Cape Verdean association football player
Cape Verde
Wing half
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais: profile
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais (born 21 March 1976 in Praia, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a wing half.
Morais made the step into senior football with Académica da Praia in 1996. He played for 11 clubs in 3 countries since 1996. The busiest spell of his career was at S.C. Salgueiros (2000–2002): 30 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 30 appearances and 51 goals.
At international level, Morais represented Cape Verde (1998–2007), earning 20 caps and scoring 6 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Eswatini on 12 October 2003 (World Cup Qualification).
Praia has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Gelson Martins, Kevin Pina and Nuno da Costa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1998 (aged about 22)
- First international goal
- 2003 – aged 27 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cape Verde, Portugal and Qatar
- Club goals per game
- 1.70 (51 in 30)
- Latest move
- Sporting Clube da Praia (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Abdeljalil Hadda, Philippe Troussier and Antar Yahia (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Académica da Praia |
Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde | – | – |
| 1996–1997 |  A.D. Ovarense |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| 1998 | Sporting Clube da Praia |
Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde | – | – |
| 1998–2000 | A.A. Avanca |
Segunda Divisão | – | 22 |
| 2000–2002 | S.C. Salgueiros |
Campeonato de Portugal | 30 | 3 |
| 2002–2006 |  Al Ahli SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | 26 |
| 2006–2009 | Al-Shamal Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League 2 | – | – |
| 2010 | Sport Club Santa Maria |
Sal Island League | – | – |
| 2011 | Sporting Clube da Praia |
Campeonato Nacional de Cabo Verde | – | – |
| — | Al Kharaitiyat SC |
Qatar Stars League 2 | – | – |
| — | Al-Sailiya Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| — | Qatar SC |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
| Total | 30 | 51 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2007 | Cape Verde |
Senior | 20 | 6 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 Oct 2003 | Eswatini 1–1 Cape Verde | 55 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 16 Nov 2003 | Cape Verde 3–0 Eswatini | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carlos Pedro Silva Morais?
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais was born on 21 March 1976, which makes him 50 years old.
Where was Carlos Pedro Silva Morais born?
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais was born in Praia, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Carlos Pedro Silva Morais play for?
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais played international football for Cape Verde. He has 20 caps and 6 goals on record.
Which clubs has Carlos Pedro Silva Morais played for?
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais's recorded clubs are Académica da Praia, A.D. Ovarense, Sporting Clube da Praia, A.A. Avanca, S.C. Salgueiros, Al Ahli SC, Al-Shamal Sports Club, Sport Club Santa Maria, Al Kharaitiyat SC, Al-Sailiya Sports Club and Qatar SC.
What position does Carlos Pedro Silva Morais play?
Carlos Pedro Silva Morais played as a wing half.
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