Tico-Tico: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Tico-Tico: profile

Tico-Tico (born 16 August 1973 in Maputo, Mozambique) is a former Mozambican footballer who played as a forward.

Tico-Tico's senior club career began in 1992 at Grupo Desportivo de Maputo. He played for 7 clubs in 4 countries between 1992 and 2011. His most appearances came at Jomo Cosmos F.C. (2000–2004), where he made 104 appearances and scored 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 387 appearances and 139 goals.

At international level, Tico-Tico represented Mozambique (1995–2010), earning 83 caps and scoring 27 goals. Our match database lists 5 of his international goals; the first came against Tunisia on 16 January 1996 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Maputo has produced 54 footballers in our database, including Maria Mutola, Mexer and Armando Sá.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1995 (aged about 22)
First international goal: 1996 – aged 22 (match)
Club career: 1992–2011 (20 seasons)
Countries played in: 4: Mozambique, Portugal, South Africa and United States
Club goals per game: 0.36 (139 in 387)
Height: 173 cm — taller than 23% of Mozambican internationals on record
Latest move: Grupo Desportivo de Maputo (2010)
Shares a birthday with: Ismaïl Aissati, Kalusha Bwalya and Raouf Bouzaiene (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1992–1994	Grupo Desportivo de Maputo	Moçambola	63	35
1994–1997	C.F. Estrela da Amadora	Primeira Liga	28	11
1997–2000	Jomo Cosmos F.C.	National First Division	91	44
2000	Tampa Bay Mutiny	Major League Soccer	18	4
2000–2004	Jomo Cosmos F.C.	National First Division	104	32
2004–2006	SuperSport United F.C.	Premier Soccer League	40	8
2006–2008	Orlando Pirates F.C.	Premier Soccer League	21	4
2008	Maritzburg United F.C.	National First Division	8	0
2008–2010	Jomo Cosmos F.C.	National First Division	14	1
2010–2011	Grupo Desportivo de Maputo	Moçambola	–	–
	Total		387	139

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1995–2010	Mozambique	Senior	83	27

International goals (5)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	16 Jan 1996	Tunisia 1–1 Mozambique	4	Africa Cup of Nations
2	23 Apr 2000	Mozambique 2–1 Sudan	39	World Cup Qualification
3	23 Apr 2000	Mozambique 2–1 Sudan	79	World Cup Qualification
4	22 Jun 2008	Mozambique 3–0 Madagascar	23	World Cup Qualification
5	6 Sep 2009	Mozambique 1–0 Kenya	66	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 Tico-Tico?

Tico-Tico was born on 16 August 1973, which makes him 53 years old.

Where was Tico-Tico born?

Tico-Tico was born in Maputo, Mozambique.

Which national team does Tico-Tico play for?

Tico-Tico played international football for Mozambique. He has 83 caps and 27 goals on record.

Which clubs has Tico-Tico played for?

Tico-Tico's recorded clubs are Grupo Desportivo de Maputo, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, Jomo Cosmos F.C., Tampa Bay Mutiny, SuperSport United F.C., Orlando Pirates F.C. and Maritzburg United F.C..

How tall is Tico-Tico?

Tico-Tico is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.

What position does Tico-Tico play?

Tico-Tico played as a forward.

Mozambican players of the same generation

Armando SáMozambique · b. 1975 J João Rafael KapangoMozambique · b. 1975 T Tomás InguanaMozambique · b. 1973 J Jojó FernandesMozambique · b. 1970 N NelinhoMozambique · b. 1971 J João ChissanoMozambique · b. 1970 R Rui Evora AlvesMozambique · b. 1970 H Hélder MuiangaMozambique · b. 1976 S Sérgio Faife MatsoloMozambique · b. 1970 D Danito NhampossaMozambique · b. 1970