Nuno Santos (footballer born 1978)
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Nuno Filipe Oliveira Santos (born 9 July 1978) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for S.C. Covilhã as a goalkeeper.
, Baixo Mondego, Santos started his professional career with Lisbon
and national giants Sporting Clube de Portugal. Barred by the likes of Peter Schmeichel
and Ricardo
during his spell, he only appeared once for the first team, and was loaned to several clubs during his contract, including F.C. Penafiel in the 2003–04 season, in the second division
.
After helping the northern club return to the top level, Santos had his loan extended until 30 June 2005. At the end of the season, as the club finished in 11th position and retained its division status, he was signed permanently.
Subsequently, Santos played for Vitória de Guimarães, battling for second-choice duties with Serginho
, as Brazil
ian Nilson was the undisputed starter. In the 2009–10 season, he left for Vitória de Setúbal
on a free transfer, and appeared in 15 matches during the season – the other goalkeeper, Mário Felgueiras
, played in 14 – as the Sadinos
barely avoided first division relegation.
In the 2010 summer, Santos initially signed with Portimonense SC
, for one year. However, shortly after, the deal fell through and the player joined Gil Vicente FC in the second level, also in a one-year contract. He played the first match of the new season
, a 2–1 home win against C.D. Trofense, but was replaced by Vítor Murta in the 54th minute, after suffering an injury.
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 S.C. Covilhã as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in CoimbraCoimbra
Coimbra is a city in the municipality of Coimbra in Portugal. Although it served as the nation's capital during the High Middle Ages, it is better-known for its university, the University of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic institution in the...
, Baixo Mondego, Santos started his professional career with Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
and national giants Sporting Clube de Portugal. Barred by the likes of Peter Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel
Peter Bolesław Schmeichel MBE is a retired Danish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and was voted the "World's Best Goalkeeper" in 1992 and 1993...
and Ricardo
Ricardo Pereira
Ricardo Alexandre Martins Soares Pereira, OIH , simply Ricardo, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vitória de Setúbal as a goalkeeper....
during his spell, he only appeared once for the first team, and was loaned to several clubs during his contract, including F.C. Penafiel in the 2003–04 season, in the second division
Liga 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...
.
After helping the northern club return to the top level, Santos had his loan extended until 30 June 2005. At the end of the season, as the club finished in 11th position and retained its division status, he was signed permanently.
Subsequently, Santos played for Vitória de Guimarães, battling for second-choice duties with Serginho
Sérgio da Silva Andrade
Sérgio Gabriel da Silva Andrade , aka Serginho, is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Vitória S.C. as a goalkeeper.-External links:**...
, as Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian Nilson was the undisputed starter. In the 2009–10 season, he left for Vitória de Setúbal
Vitória F.C.
Vitória Futebol Clube is a Portuguese sports club from the city of Setúbal. Popularly known as Vitória de Setúbal with the motto "A Vitória será nossa" .- Domestic :*Portuguese Liga: Runners-up 1971–72...
on a free transfer, and appeared in 15 matches during the season – the other goalkeeper, Mário Felgueiras
Mário Felgueiras
Mário Jorge Quintas Felgueiras is a Portuguese footballer who plays for FC Braşov on loan from Sporting de Braga, as a goalkeeper.-Club career:...
, played in 14 – as the Sadinos
Sado River
The Sado River is a river in Southern Portugal, and is one of the major rivers in the country. It flows in a South/North direction through 175 km from its springs in the Caldeirão hills before entering the Atlantic Ocean in an estuary in the city of Setúbal.In Setúbal, its estuary is famous...
barely avoided first division relegation.
In the 2010 summer, Santos initially signed with 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....
, for one year. However, shortly after, the deal fell through and the player joined Gil Vicente FC in the second level, also in a one-year contract. He played the first match of the new season
2010–11 Liga de Honra
Teams relegated from 2010–11 Liga de Honra* 15th Place: Belenenses* 16th Place: LeixõesTeams promoted to 2010–11 Portuguese Liga* Champions: Beira-Mar* Runners-up: PortimonenseTeams promoted from 2009–10 Portuguese Second Division...
, a 2–1 home win against C.D. Trofense, but was replaced by Vítor Murta in the 54th minute, after suffering an injury.