Gelson Dala
Angolan association football player
Angola
Midfielder
Gelson Dala: profile
Gelson Dala (born 13 July 1996 in Luanda, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a midfielder.
Dala started out at Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto in 2012. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2012.
At international level, Dala represented Angola (2014–present). Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against South Africa on 13 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Luanda has produced 141 footballers in our database, including William Carvalho, Manucho and Flávio Amado.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2014 (aged about 18)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 19 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Angola, Portugal and Qatar
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 18% of Angolan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sporting CP (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Lamine Yamal, Jonathan Mensah and Abdallah El Said (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012– | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2013–2016 | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2016– |  Sporting CP |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| — | Rio Ave F.C. |
Primeira Liga | – | – |
| — |  Al-Wakrah Sports Club |
Qatar Stars League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014– | Angola |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 Nov 2015 | Angola 1–3 South Africa | 2 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 20 Jan 2024 | Mauritania 2–3 Angola | 30 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 3 | 20 Jan 2024 | Mauritania 2–3 Angola | 50 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 4 | 27 Jan 2024 | Angola 3–0 Namibia | 38 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 27 Jan 2024 | Angola 3–0 Namibia | 42 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 25 Mar 2025 | Angola 1–2 Cape Verde | 50 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 26 Dec 2025 | Angola 1–1 Zimbabwe | 24 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*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 Gelson Dala?
Gelson Dala was born on 13 July 1996, which makes him 30 years old.
Where was Gelson Dala born?
Gelson Dala was born in Luanda, Angola.
Which national team does Gelson Dala play for?
Gelson Dala played international football for Angola.
Which clubs has Gelson Dala played for?
Gelson Dala's recorded clubs are Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto, Sporting CP, Rio Ave F.C. and Al-Wakrah Sports Club.
How tall is Gelson Dala?
Gelson Dala is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Gelson Dala play?
Gelson Dala played as a midfielder.
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