Helton Samo Cunha
Mozambican footballer
Mozambique
Forward
Helton Samo Cunha: profile
Helton Samo Cunha (born 19 May 1980 in Beira, Mozambique) is a former Mozambican footballer who played as a forward.
Cunha made the step into senior football with Grupo Desportivo da Companhia Têxtil do Punguè in 1996. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 1996. The busiest spell of his career was at C.D. Costa do Sol (2000–2003): 83 appearances and 22 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 98 appearances and 27 goals.
At international level, Cunha represented Mozambique (2003–2007), earning 10 caps and scoring 2 goals.
Beira has produced 12 footballers in our database, including Reinildo Mandava, Geny Catamo and Witi.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2003 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 2: Mozambique and South Africa
- Club goals per game
- 0.28 (27 in 98)
- Latest move
- C.D. Costa do Sol (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Moeneeb Josephs, Mehdi Zeffane and Daniel N'Gom Kome (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–2000 | Grupo Desportivo da Companhia Têxtil do Punguè |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2000–2003 | C.D. Costa do Sol |
Moçambola | 83 | 22 |
| 2003–2006 |  Jomo Cosmos F.C. |
National First Division | 15 | 5 |
| 2006– | C.D. Costa do Sol |
Moçambola | – | – |
| Total | 98 | 27 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Mozambique |
Senior | 10 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Helton Samo Cunha?
Helton Samo Cunha was born on 19 May 1980, which makes him 46 years old.
Where was Helton Samo Cunha born?
Helton Samo Cunha was born in Beira, Mozambique.
Which national team does Helton Samo Cunha play for?
Helton Samo Cunha played international football for Mozambique. He has 10 caps and 2 goals on record.
Which clubs has Helton Samo Cunha played for?
Helton Samo Cunha's recorded clubs are Grupo Desportivo da Companhia Têxtil do Punguè, C.D. Costa do Sol and Jomo Cosmos F.C..
What position does Helton Samo Cunha play?
Helton Samo Cunha played as a forward.
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