Mantorras
Angolan footballer
Angola
Forward
Mantorras: profile
Mantorras (born 18 March 1982 in Huambo, Angola) is a former Angolan footballer who played as a forward.
Mantorras started out at F.C. Alverca in 1999. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 1999 and 2012. His most appearances came at S.L. Benfica (2001–2011), where he made 101 appearances and scored 29 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 132 appearances and 38 goals.
At international level, Mantorras represented Angola (2001–2010), earning 29 caps and scoring 4 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Gabon on 4 September 2005 (World Cup Qualification).
Huambo has produced 5 footballers in our database, including Chico Banza, António Luís dos Santos Serrado and Augusto Carneiro.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2005 – aged 23 (match)
- Club career
- 1999–2012 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and Angola
- Club goals per game
- 0.29 (38 in 132)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 32% of Angolan internationals on record
- Latest move
- Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ferjani Sassi, Bennett Mnguni and Selemani Ndikumana (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 |  F.C. Alverca |
Primeira Liga | 31 | 9 |
| 2001–2011 | S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 101 | 29 |
| 2011–2012 | Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 132 | 38 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2010 | Angola |
Senior | 29 | 4 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Sep 2005 | Angola 3–0 Gabon | 44 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 14 Jun 2008 | Uganda 3–1 Angola | 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 Mantorras?
Mantorras was born on 18 March 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Mantorras born?
Mantorras was born in Huambo, Angola.
Which national team does Mantorras play for?
Mantorras played international football for Angola. He has 29 caps and 4 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mantorras played for?
Mantorras's recorded clubs are F.C. Alverca, S.L. Benfica and Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto.
How tall is Mantorras?
Mantorras is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Mantorras play?
Mantorras played as a forward.
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