Manoel Da Silva
Encyclopedia
Manoel Lourenço da Silva Filho, simply Manoel (born 2 February 1978 in Feira de Santana
, Bahia
), is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for América Futebol Clube (SP)
, as a centre forward.
. In January 1999, he moved abroad and signed for PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands
, but returned shortly after to his country.
Manoel would spend the following seven years in Portugal
, playing for Vitória de Guimarães, Gil Vicente FC (scoring ten first division goals in 2002–03, as the Barcelos
outfit finished eighth) and Moreirense FC. In the 2005 summer, he joined Sporting Clube de Portugal, but was immediately loaned to Vitória Guimarães, and never appeared officially for the Lions. During his spell with the Minho club, he failed to find the net in the league, in an eventual relegation-ending season.
After starting the 2006–07 season with C.F. Os Belenenses, also in the top flight, Manoel left Portugal and returned to his country, with lowly Clube de Regatas Brasil
. In the following years, he moved teams - and continents - constantly, playing for teams in Bulgaria
, China
and Bahrain
.
Feira de Santana
Feira de Santana is a city in Bahia, Brazil. It is the second-most populous city in the state, with a population of 700,000 according to IBGE's estimate. It is located 115 km northwest of Salvador, Bahia's capital city. These cities are connected by BR-324, a four-lane divided highway...
, Bahia
Bahia
Bahia is one of the 26 states of Brazil, and is located in the northeastern part of the country on the Atlantic coast. It is the fourth most populous Brazilian state after São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro, and the fifth-largest in size...
), is a 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 footballer who plays for América Futebol Clube (SP)
América Futebol Clube (SP)
América Futebol Clube , usually known simply as América , is a Brazilian football club from São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo state...
, as a centre forward.
Football career
Manoel started his professional career with Sport Club InternacionalSport Club Internacional
Sport Club Internacional is a Brazilian football team and multi-sport club from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, founded on April 4, 1909, and are one of the only five clubs to have never been relegated, along with Santos, São Paulo, Flamengo and Cruzeiro. They play in red shirts, white shorts and...
. In January 1999, he moved abroad and signed for PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, but returned shortly after to his country.
Manoel would spend the following seven years in Portugal
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...
, playing for Vitória de Guimarães, Gil Vicente FC (scoring ten first division goals in 2002–03, as the Barcelos
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...
outfit finished eighth) and Moreirense FC. In the 2005 summer, he joined Sporting Clube de Portugal, but was immediately loaned to Vitória Guimarães, and never appeared officially for the Lions. During his spell with the Minho club, he failed to find the net in the league, in an eventual relegation-ending season.
After starting the 2006–07 season with C.F. Os Belenenses, also in the top flight, Manoel left Portugal and returned to his country, with lowly Clube de Regatas Brasil
Clube de Regatas Brasil
Clube de Regatas Brasil, or CRB as it is usually called, is a Brazilian football team from Maceió in Alagoas.Founded on September 20, 1912, its greatest rival is Centro Sportivo Alagoano, and it plays in white and red shirts, shorts and socks....
. In the following years, he moved teams - and continents - constantly, playing for teams in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
, China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
and Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
.