Zé Rui: profile
Zé Rui (born 16 September 1982 in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal) is a retired Cape Verdean footballer who played as a wing half.
Rui started out at Sporting Clube Lourinhanense in 2001. He played for 9 clubs in 3 countries between 2001 and 2014. His most appearances came at Académico de Viseu FC (2012–2014), where he made 61 appearances and scored 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 218 appearances and 17 goals.
At international level, Rui represented Cape Verde (2005), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Nationality explained: Why does Zé Rui play for Cape Verde?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2005 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 2001–2014 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Portugal, Bulgaria and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.08 (17 in 218)
- Latest move
- Académico de Viseu FC (2012)
- Shares a birthday with
- Godfrey Oboabona, Adel Chedli and Thabet El-Batal (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 |  Sporting Clube Lourinhanense |
Campeonato de Portugal | 10 | 3 |
| 2002–2004 | F.C. Alverca |
Primeira Liga | 35 | 2 |
| 2004–2005 | Vitória F.C. |
Campeonato de Portugal | 24 | 3 |
| 2005–2006 | F.C. Penafiel |
Primeira Liga | 24 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | C.D. Nacional |
Primeira Liga | 7 | 0 |
| 2007–2009 |  PFC CSKA Sofia |
First Professional Football League | 21 | 1 |
| 2009–2010 |  Gloria Bistrița |
Liga IV | 17 | 0 |
| 2011–2012 | Associação Naval 1º de Maio |
Liga Portugal 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2012–2014 | Académico de Viseu FC |
Liga Portugal 2 | 61 | 7 |
| Total | 218 | 17 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 |  Cape Verde |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zé Rui?
Zé Rui was born on 16 September 1982, which makes him 44 years old.
Where was Zé Rui born?
Zé Rui was born in Vila Franca de Xira, Portugal.
Which national team does Zé Rui play for?
Zé Rui played international football for Cape Verde. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Zé Rui played for?
Zé Rui's recorded clubs are Sporting Clube Lourinhanense, F.C. Alverca, Vitória F.C., F.C. Penafiel, C.D. Nacional, PFC CSKA Sofia, Gloria Bistrița, Associação Naval 1º de Maio and Académico de Viseu FC.
What position does Zé Rui play?
Zé Rui played as a wing half.
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