Tom Tavares
Cape Verdean footballer (born 1987)
Cape Verde
Midfielder
Tom Tavares: profile
Tom Tavares (born 12 June 1987 in Tarrafal, Cape Verde) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a midfielder.
Tavares made the step into senior football with Varandinha in 2007. He played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2007. The busiest spell of his career was at Clube Oriental de Lisboa (): 29 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 29 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Tavares represented Cape Verde (2009–2010), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2009 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 3: Cape Verde, Angola and Portugal
- Club goals per game
- 0.24 (7 in 29)
- Latest move
- Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Ikpeba, James Lea Siliki and Jean-Victor Makengo (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007– | Varandinha |
Santiago Island League | – | – |
| 2011– |  Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto |
Girabola | – | – |
| — |  Clube Oriental de Lisboa |
Segunda Divisão | 29 | 7 |
| Total | 29 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2010 | Cape Verde |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tom Tavares?
Tom Tavares was born on 12 June 1987, which makes him 39 years old.
Where was Tom Tavares born?
Tom Tavares was born in Tarrafal, Cape Verde.
Which national team does Tom Tavares play for?
Tom Tavares played international football for Cape Verde. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Tom Tavares played for?
Tom Tavares's recorded clubs are Varandinha, Clube Desportivo Primeiro de Agosto and Clube Oriental de Lisboa.
What position does Tom Tavares play?
Tom Tavares played as a midfielder.
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