Sidnei
Cape Verdean association football player
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Sidnei: profile
Sidnei (born 23 February 1986 in Praia, Cape Verde) is a former Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Sidnei made the step into senior football with C.S. Marítimo in 2006. He played for 5 clubs in 2 countries since 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at C.S. Marítimo B (2006–2011): 76 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 125 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Sidnei represented Cape Verde (2009–present).
Praia has produced 42 footballers in our database, including Gelson Martins, Kevin Pina and Nuno da Costa.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 23)
- Countries played in
- 2: Portugal and Angola
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (10 in 125)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 16% of Cape Verdean internationals on record
- Latest move
- Gil Vicente F.C. (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Tarik Elyounoussi, Mido and Ahmed Akaïchi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2011 |  C.S. Marítimo |
Primeira Liga | 16 | 1 |
| 2006–2011 | C.S. Marítimo B |
Liga Portugal 2 | 76 | 8 |
| 2009–2010 | S.C. Beira-Mar |
Primeira Liga | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 | Gil Vicente F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 |
| 2011–2013 | Gil Vicente F.C. |
Primeira Liga | 1 | 0 |
| 2011– |  C.R.D. Libolo |
Girabola | – | – |
| 2012 | C.R.D. Libolo |
Girabola | 25 | 1 |
| 2013– | C.R.D. Libolo |
Girabola | – | – |
| Total | 125 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009– | Cape Verde |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Sidnei?
Sidnei was born on 23 February 1986, which makes him 40 years old.
Where was Sidnei born?
Sidnei was born in Praia, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Sidnei play for?
Sidnei played international football for Cape Verde.
Which clubs has Sidnei played for?
Sidnei's recorded clubs are C.S. Marítimo, C.S. Marítimo B, S.C. Beira-Mar, Gil Vicente F.C. and C.R.D. Libolo.
How tall is Sidnei?
Sidnei is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Sidnei play?
Sidnei played as a midfielder.
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