Hélder Pelembe
Mozambican footballer
Mozambique
Forward
Hélder Pelembe: profile
Hélder Pelembe (born 20 September 1987 in Nampula, Mozambique) is a retired Mozambican footballer who played as a forward.
Pelembe started out at Clube Ferroviário de Nampula in 2006. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. His most appearances came at Orlando Pirates F.C. (2013–2015), where he made 18 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Pelembe represented Mozambique (2008–present). Our match database lists 1 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 11 November 2015 (World Cup Qualification).
Nampula has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Abel Xavier and Edson Almeida.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2008 (aged about 21)
- First international goal
- 2015 – aged 28 (match)
- Countries played in
- 3: Mozambique, Portugal and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.21 (6 in 29)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 77% of Mozambican internationals on record
- Latest move
- Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Youssef Belammari, Godwin Okpara and Aboubakary Koita (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 | Clube Ferroviário de Nampula |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2009–2010 | C.D. Maxaquene |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2010–2011 |  Portimonense S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | C.D. Maxaquene |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2013 | Liga Muçulmana de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | 4 |
| 2013–2015 |  Orlando Pirates F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | 18 | 2 |
| 2015– | Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. |
Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| Total | 29 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008– | Mozambique |
Senior | – | – |
International goals (1)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Nov 2015 | Mozambique 1–0 Gabon | 54 | 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 Hélder Pelembe?
Hélder Pelembe was born on 20 September 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Hélder Pelembe born?
Hélder Pelembe was born in Nampula, Mozambique.
Which national team does Hélder Pelembe play for?
Hélder Pelembe played international football for Mozambique.
Which clubs has Hélder Pelembe played for?
Hélder Pelembe's recorded clubs are Clube Ferroviário de Nampula, C.D. Maxaquene, Portimonense S.C., Liga Muçulmana de Maputo, Orlando Pirates F.C. and Bloemfontein Celtic F.C..
How tall is Hélder Pelembe?
Hélder Pelembe is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Hélder Pelembe play?
Hélder Pelembe played as a forward.
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