Rui Neves (footballer, born 1969)

Rui Miguel Leal das Neves (born 21 December 1969) is a former Portuguese football player.

Rui Neves
Personal information
Full name Rui Miguel Leal das Neves
Date of birth (1969-12-21) 21 December 1969
Place of birth Lisbon, Portugal
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1985–1988 Estrela da Amadora
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1988–1993 Estrela da Amadora 94 (1)
1993–1994 Gil Vicente 32 (2)
1994–2004 Estrela da Amadora 285 (9)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

He made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Estrela da Amadora on 9 October 1988 as a starter in a 0–2 loss to Boavista.[1] He spent the most of his career with the club, playing 318 games on the top flight of Portuguese football.

Personal life

His twin brother Jorge Neves also played football professionally, winning the Portuguese Cup with Beira-Mar and is now a coach.

References

  1. "Game Report by ZeroZero". ZeroZero. 9 October 1988.


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