Nilson Antonio
Cape Verdean footballer (born 1987)
Cape Verde
Defender
Nilson Antonio: profile
Nilson Antonio (born 5 August 1987 in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a defender.
Antonio's senior club career began in 2006 at G.D. Lagoa. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Portimonense S.C. (2008–2011): 47 appearances and 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 134 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Antonio represented Cape Verde (2009), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 3: Portugal, Cyprus and Bulgaria
- Club goals per game
- 0.01 (2 in 134)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 22% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- C.F. União (2015)
- Shares a birthday with
- Salomon Kalou, Azzedine Doukha and Luther Singh (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2008 |  G.D. Lagoa |
Terceira Divisão | 25 | 0 |
| 2008–2011 | Portimonense S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 47 | 1 |
| 2011–2012 |  AEL Limassol FC |
Cypriot First Division | 16 | 0 |
| 2012–2013 |  PFC CSKA Sofia |
First Professional Football League | 5 | 0 |
| 2014–2015 | Doxa Katokopias F.C. |
Cypriot Second Division | 41 | 1 |
| 2015– | C.F. União |
Liga Portugal 2 | – | – |
| Total | 134 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cape Verde |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nilson Antonio?
Nilson Antonio was born on 5 August 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Nilson Antonio born?
Nilson Antonio was born in Santa Cruz, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Nilson Antonio play for?
Nilson Antonio played international football for Cape Verde. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Nilson Antonio played for?
Nilson Antonio's recorded clubs are G.D. Lagoa, Portimonense S.C., AEL Limassol FC, PFC CSKA Sofia, Doxa Katokopias F.C. and C.F. União.
How tall is Nilson Antonio?
Nilson Antonio is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Nilson Antonio play?
Nilson Antonio played as a defender.
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