Daniel Kenedy
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Daniel Kenedy Pimentel Mateus dos Santos, known as Kenedy (born 18 February 1974 in Bissau
), is a retired Guinea-Bissau
an/Portuguese
footballer. As a midfielder
or defender, he played on the left side of the pitch.
, with abroad stints with Paris Saint-Germain, Albacete Balompié
(only three matches for the Spanish
second division
side), APOEL FC, Ergotelis FC, Kallithea FC and Aias Salamina FC
.
In Greece
, he managed to play in all three major levels of football
) and played professional football in five different countries.
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
, helping the nation finish fourth
in Atlanta, Georgia
.
He was called up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup
squad while still uncapped
on the senior level, but was dismissed from the team prior to the start of the tournament, after failing a drugs test.
president
John F. Kennedy
(note the difference in spelling).
Bissau
Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau. The city's borders are conterminous with the Bissau Autonomous Sector. In 2007, the city had an estimated population of 407,424 according to the Instituto Nacional de Estatística e Censos...
), is a retired Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau
The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Senegal to the north, and Guinea to the south and east, with the Atlantic Ocean to its west....
an/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. As a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
or defender, he played on the left side of the pitch.
Club career
During his extensive career, Kenedy represented S.L. Benfica, F.C. Porto, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, C.S. Marítimo, Sporting de Braga (January to December 2004) and Académica de Coimbra in PortugalPortugal
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...
, with abroad stints with Paris Saint-Germain, Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
(only three matches for 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 division
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:...
side), APOEL FC, Ergotelis FC, Kallithea FC and Aias Salamina FC
Aias Salamina F.C.
Aias Salaminas F.C. or Aias Salamina F.C. is a Greek football team founded in 1931.-History:In the 1960s and 1970s it played in high leagueas against the likes of Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, AEK Athens or PAOK, and many others...
.
In Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, he managed to play in all three major levels of football
Greek football league system
The Greek football league system includes five levels in which teams can possibly make it to Super League Greece, Greece's highest division of football.-Promotion and relegation:Super League Greece: Bottom three clubs relegated to Football League....
) and played professional football in five different countries.
International career
Kenedy represented the Portuguese national football teamPortugal 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...
at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
, helping the nation finish fourth
Football at the 1996 Summer Olympics
The association football competition at the 1996 Summer Olympics was held in Birmingham, Alabama; Washington, D.C; Orlando, Florida; Miami, Florida; and Athens, Georgia....
in Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
.
He was called up to the 2002 FIFA World Cup
2002 FIFA World Cup
The 2002 FIFA World Cup was the 17th staging of the FIFA World Cup, held in South Korea and Japan from 31 May to 30 June. It was also the first World Cup held in Asia, and the last in which the golden goal rule was implemented. Brazil won the tournament for a record fifth time, beating Germany 2–0...
squad while still uncapped
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
on the senior level, but was dismissed from the team prior to the start of the tournament, after failing a drugs test.
Personal
Kenedy was named after AmericanUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
president
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
(note the difference in spelling).