Simão Mate Junior
Mozambican association football player
Mozambique
Midfielder
Simão Mate Junior: profile
Simão Mate Junior (born 23 June 1988 in Inhaca, Mozambique) is a former Mozambican footballer who played as a midfielder.
Junior made the step into senior football with Clube Ferroviário de Maputo in 2003. He played for 4 clubs in 4 countries between 2003 and 2016. His most appearances came at Panathinaikos F.C. (2007–2012), where he made 112 appearances and scored 1 goal. Across all recorded club spells he totals 129 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Junior represented Mozambique (2006–present).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 2003–2016 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Mozambique, Greece, People's Republic of China and Spain
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 129)
- Height
- 178 cm — taller than 42% of Mozambican internationals on record
- Latest move
- Levante UD (2013)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nampalys Mendy, Sibusiso Zuma and Nouhou Tolo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2007 | Clube Ferroviário de Maputo |
Moçambola | – | – |
| 2007–2012 |  Panathinaikos F.C. |
Super League Greece | 112 | 1 |
| 2012–2013 |  Shandong Taishan F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 17 | 1 |
| 2013–2016 |  Levante UD |
La Liga | – | – |
| Total | 129 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006– | Mozambique |
Senior | – | – |
| 2007– | Mozambique |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Simão Mate Junior?
Simão Mate Junior was born on 23 June 1988, which makes him 38 years old.
Where was Simão Mate Junior born?
Simão Mate Junior was born in Inhaca, Mozambique.
Which national team does Simão Mate Junior play for?
Simão Mate Junior played international football for Mozambique.
Which clubs has Simão Mate Junior played for?
Simão Mate Junior's recorded clubs are Clube Ferroviário de Maputo, Panathinaikos F.C., Shandong Taishan F.C. and Levante UD.
How tall is Simão Mate Junior?
Simão Mate Junior is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Simão Mate Junior play?
Simão Mate Junior played as a midfielder.
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