Nílson Miguel
Portuguese footballer
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Nílson Santos Varela Miguel (born 10 May 1992) is a Portuguese professional futsal player who plays as a defender for Benfica[1] and the Portugal national team.[2]
Full name
Nílson Santos Varela Miguel
Date of birth
10 May 1992
Place of birth
Lisbon, Portugal
Height
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Nílson Santos Varela Miguel | ||
| Date of birth | 10 May 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Benfica | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2004–2008 | Novos Talentos | ||
| 2008–2011 | Sporting CP | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2014 | Portela | ||
| 2014–2020 | Braga/AAUM | 114 | (10) |
| 2020– | Benfica | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2012 | Portugal U21 | 5 | (2) |
| 2016– | Portugal | 4 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 14:45, 10 December 2016 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:45, 10 December 2016 (UTC) | |||
Personal life
Born in Portugal, Miguel is of Angolan descent.[3]
