Rui Jorge Costa Figueiredo
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Rui Jorge Costa Figueiredo (known as Rui Figueiredo) (born 7 April 1983 in Barcelos
, Portugal
) is a Portuguese
football
midfielder who last played for Nea Salamis at Cypriot Second Division
.
As a kid he joined Gil Vicente, a well-known club in Portugal's Premier league. He made his debut when 17 years old against SL Benfica
and played for six years, in more than 60 games, in the league.
Then he joined C.D. Aves, becoming an important player in the Portuguese Second Division. He came with C.D. Aves to first division again and played in 2006. He also played for Portugal u-16
becoming European Champion in Israel
2000, also winning the Toulon Tournament
in 2003. Figueiredo has 54 caps and 10 goals to his credit.
After playing a season for APEP Pitsilias in the Cypriot First Division
, he was a regular starter, he moved to Onisilos Sotira
he scored 8 league goals becoming the second best scorer of the team.This season 2010-2011 he moved to Nea Salamis.
Barcelos, Portugal
Barcelos is a city in Barcelos Municipality in Braga District. The city has a population of 20,625.-History:Originally a Roman settlement, it expanded and became the seat of the First Duke of Bragança in the 15th century...
, Portugal
Portugal
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) is a Portuguese
Portuguese people
The Portuguese are a nation and ethnic group native to the country of Portugal, in the west of the Iberian peninsula of south-west Europe. Their language is Portuguese, and Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion....
football
Football (soccer)
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midfielder who last played for Nea Salamis at Cypriot Second Division
Cypriot Second Division
- Structure :Fourteen clubs compete in the league, playing each other twice, once at home and once away for a total of 26 games per team. The topthree clubs are promoted to the first division and the bottom three are relegated to the third division.- Teams :...
.
As a kid he joined Gil Vicente, a well-known club in Portugal's Premier league. He made his debut when 17 years old against SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
and played for six years, in more than 60 games, in the league.
Then he joined C.D. Aves, becoming an important player in the Portuguese Second Division. He came with C.D. Aves to first division again and played in 2006. He also played for Portugal u-16
Portugal national football team
The Portugal national football team represents Portugal in association football and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation, the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home ground is Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, and their head coach is Paulo Bento...
becoming European Champion in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
2000, also winning the Toulon Tournament
Toulon Tournament
The Toulon Tournament is a football tournament which traditionally features invited national teams composed of under-21 players, although the first tournament in 1967 featured club teams...
in 2003. Figueiredo has 54 caps and 10 goals to his credit.
After playing a season for APEP Pitsilias in the Cypriot First Division
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
, he was a regular starter, he moved to Onisilos Sotira
Onisilos Sotira
Kentro Neon Onisillos Sotiras is a Cypriot football club from the village of Sotira. The club was founded in 1978 and was named after the ancient Cypriot revolutionary Onesilus...
he scored 8 league goals becoming the second best scorer of the team.This season 2010-2011 he moved to Nea Salamis.