Sambinha: profile
Sambinha (born 23 September 1992 in Cascais, Portugal) is a former Bissau-Guinean footballer who played as a defender.
Sambinha started out at S.U. 1º de Dezembro in 2011. He played for 3 clubs in 2 countries between 2011 and 2016. His most appearances came at Sporting CP B (2013), where he made 72 appearances and scored 4 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 112 appearances and 6 goals.
At international level, Sambinha represented Guinea-Bissau (2015), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Cascais has produced 3 footballers in our database, including Fernando Varela and Rodolfo Lima.
Nationality explained: Why does Sambinha play for Guinea-Bissau?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2015 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2011–2016 (6 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.05 (6 in 112)
- Height
- 185 cm — taller than 69% of Bissau-Guinean internationals on record
- Latest move
- New England Revolution (2016)
- Shares a birthday with
- Walid Regragui, Hicham Boudaoui and Prince Kwabena Adu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 |  S.U. 1º de Dezembro |
Campeonato de Portugal | 40 | 2 |
| 2013 | Sporting CP B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 72 | 4 |
| 2016 |  New England Revolution |
Major League Soccer | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 6 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Guinea-Bissau |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sambinha?
Sambinha was born on 23 September 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Sambinha born?
Sambinha was born in Cascais, Portugal.
Which national team does Sambinha play for?
Sambinha played international football for Guinea-Bissau. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Sambinha played for?
Sambinha's recorded clubs are S.U. 1º de Dezembro, Sporting CP B and New England Revolution.
How tall is Sambinha?
Sambinha is 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) tall.
What position does Sambinha play?
Sambinha played as a defender.
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