Nani and Anderson. How much that we know 'em?
Manchester United is bringing two new stars, Nani and Anderson, to Old Trafford from Portugal. "They're both top players and among the top five in Portugal with Simao Sabrosa, Joao Moutinho and Ricardo Quaresma," Portuguese football journalist Miguel Padayda said. But what more do we know about them? AdeKaka' gives the lowdown on United's latest signings.
Nani
Personal information
Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha
Date of birth: November 17, 1986 (age 20)
Place of birth: Praia, Cape Verde
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position: FW
Senior clubs:
2005-2007 Sporting CP
Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha
Date of birth: November 17, 1986 (age 20)
Place of birth: Praia, Cape Verde
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position: FW
Senior clubs:
2005-2007 Sporting CP
2007- Man Utd
Nani was born in Cape Verde and migrated with his family to Portugal. He grew up in the Amadora district of Lisbon, and started his career in junior football at Massamá, a suburb of Lisbon.In the 2006/2007 season, he made 29 appearances for the Sporting first team scoring five goals. Sporting also won the Portuguese Cup during that season. Everton midfielder Manuel Fernandes is a friend since childhood and the pair used to kick a ball about together on the streets of Lisbon.
Anderson
Personal information
Full name: Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira
Date of birth: April 13, 1988 (1988-04-13) (age 19)
Place of birth: Hargeisa, Somalia
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position: Forward
Full name: Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira
Date of birth: April 13, 1988 (1988-04-13) (age 19)
Place of birth: Hargeisa, Somalia
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Playing position: Forward
Senior clubs:
2004-2005 Grêmio
2004-2005 Grêmio
2005-2007 FC Porto
2007- Man Utd
Anderson joined Grêmio as a youth player and in 2004 he made his first appearance for the team, scoring one goal in 5 appearances as the team gained promotion back to the top division. In fact, he scored the crucial goal in a game against Nautico.
In April 2005, he played for Brazil in the South American U-17 Championship, and the following October he won the Adidas Golden Ball with his national team at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He joined FC Porto in December after only 5 first team appearances with Gremio and made his league debut on 5 March 2006, playing a part in helping the team seal the Portuguese Championship that season. The following season, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in Porto's first group game against CSKA Moscow.
In April 2005, he played for Brazil in the South American U-17 Championship, and the following October he won the Adidas Golden Ball with his national team at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Cup.
He joined FC Porto in December after only 5 first team appearances with Gremio and made his league debut on 5 March 2006, playing a part in helping the team seal the Portuguese Championship that season. The following season, he made his UEFA Champions League debut in Porto's first group game against CSKA Moscow.
Labels: Nani、Anderson、Manchester United、Man Utd、MU、Man United
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