Vata Matanu Garcia
Angolan football player/manager
Angola
Forward
Vata Matanu Garcia: profile
Vata Matanu Garcia (born 19 March 1961 in Damba, Angola) is a retired Angolan footballer who played as a forward.
Garcia started out at Progresso Associação do Sambizanga in 1980. He played for 9 clubs in 4 countries between 1980 and 2000. His most appearances came at S.L. Benfica (1988–1991), where he made 92 appearances and scored 42 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 218 appearances and 90 goals.
At international level, Garcia represented Angola (1985–1993), earning 65 caps and scoring 20 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1985 (aged about 24)
- Club career
- 1980–2000 (21 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Angola, Portugal, Malta and Indonesia
- Club goals per game
- 0.41 (90 in 218)
- Latest move
- Deltras F.C. (1999)
- Shares a birthday with
- Hakim Ziyech, Kolo Touré and Derick Ogbu (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1983 | Progresso Associação do Sambizanga |
Girabola | – | – |
| 1983–1984 |  R.D. Águeda |
Campeonato de Portugal | – | – |
| 1984–1988 | Varzim S.C. |
Liga Portugal 2 | 77 | 26 |
| 1988–1991 | S.L. Benfica |
Primeira Liga | 92 | 42 |
| 1991–1992 | C.F. Estrela da Amadora |
Primeira Liga | 17 | 3 |
| 1992–1993 | S.C.U. Torreense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 1993–1994 |  Floriana F.C. |
Maltese Premier League | 9 | 5 |
| 1996–1997 |  Deltras F.C. |
Super League | – | 14 |
| 1998–1999 | Persija Jakarta |
Super League | – | – |
| 1999–2000 | Deltras F.C. |
Super League | – | – |
| Total | 218 | 90 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1993 | Angola |
Senior | 65 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Vata Matanu Garcia?
Vata Matanu Garcia was born on 19 March 1961, which makes him 65 years old.
Where was Vata Matanu Garcia born?
Vata Matanu Garcia was born in Damba, Angola.
Which national team does Vata Matanu Garcia play for?
Vata Matanu Garcia played international football for Angola. He has 65 caps and 20 goals on record.
Which clubs has Vata Matanu Garcia played for?
Vata Matanu Garcia's recorded clubs are Progresso Associação do Sambizanga, R.D. Águeda, Varzim S.C., S.L. Benfica, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, S.C.U. Torreense, Floriana F.C., Deltras F.C. and Persija Jakarta.
What position does Vata Matanu Garcia play?
Vata Matanu Garcia played as a forward.