Daniel João Santos Candeias
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Daniel João Santos Candeias (born 25 February 1988 in Fornos de Algodres
, Guarda) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for C.D. Nacional as a winger.
. He made his Porto debut in late August, in the Portuguese Supercup defeat to Sporting Clube de Portugal (0–2).
After having appeared scarcely throughout his first year (also playing ten minutes in the 0–4 loss against Arsenal
in the season's UEFA Champions League
), Candeias was loaned in late January to league strugglers Rio Ave FC, until the end of the campaign.
For 2009–10
, another loan, as he moved to Recreativo de Huelva
in the Spanish
second level
. However, after a few months of irregular use, Candeias returned to his country in late January 2010, in the same predicament, moving to F.C. Paços de Ferreira; his first match for his new club was a 1–2 home loss against G.D. Chaves, for the domestic cup
quarterfinals
.
Candeias was released by Porto in June 2010, signing shortly after with fellow top-divisioner C.D. Nacional. He was immediately loaned to Portimonense SC
, appearing regularly as a starter but suffering top flight relegation.
.
Fornos de Algodres
Fornos de Algodres is a municipality and a town in Portugal with a total area of 131.5 km² and a total population of 5,435 inhabitants. The municipality is composed of 16 parishes, and is located in Guarda District, Centro Region, Serra da Estrela Subregion...
, Guarda) is a Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
footballer who plays for C.D. Nacional as a winger.
Club career
Candeias started his professional career with F.C. Porto in 2008–09, after emerging through the club's youth ranks and having served a loan at Varzim Sport Club, in the second divisionLiga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
. He made his Porto debut in late August, in the Portuguese Supercup defeat to Sporting Clube de Portugal (0–2).
After having appeared scarcely throughout his first year (also playing ten minutes in the 0–4 loss against Arsenal
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal Football Club is a professional English Premier League football club based in North London. One of the most successful clubs in English football, it has won 13 First Division and Premier League titles and 10 FA Cups...
in the season's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
), Candeias was loaned in late January to league strugglers Rio Ave FC, until the end of the campaign.
For 2009–10
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
, another loan, as he moved to Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
in the Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
second level
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
. However, after a few months of irregular use, Candeias returned to his country in late January 2010, in the same predicament, moving to F.C. Paços de Ferreira; his first match for his new club was a 1–2 home loss against G.D. Chaves, for the domestic cup
Taça de Portugal
The Taça de Portugal is the main Portuguese national football knock-out competition. The tournament has been officially known as the Taça de Portugal Millennium since 2008, due to its sponsorship by Portuguese private bank Millennium BCP. It has occurred on a yearly basis since 1938 and is...
quarterfinals
2009–10 Taça de Portugal
The 2009–10 Taça de Portugal was the 70th season of the Taça de Portugal. The competition began on 30 August 2009, with the first round matches, and concluded with the final, held on 16 May at the Estádio Nacional, in Oeiras, between defending champions Porto and then Liga de Honra team Chaves...
.
Candeias was released by Porto in June 2010, signing shortly after with fellow top-divisioner C.D. Nacional. He was immediately loaned to Portimonense SC
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
, appearing regularly as a starter but suffering top flight relegation.
International career
After having made his Porto debut in 2008, Candeias was soon called-up to the Portuguese under-21sPortugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
.