Manuel Keliano

Manuel Keliano
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth Luanda, Angola
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Estrela da Amadora
Number 23
Youth career
Primeiro de Agosto
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Primeiro de Agosto 24 (2)
2023– Estrela da Amadora 9 (0)
International career
2023– Angola 14 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Angola
COSAFA Cup
Winner 2024 South Africa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 June 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:01, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

Manuel Keliano (born 16 January 2003) is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as an midfielder for Estrela da Amadora and the Angola national team.

Professional career

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Keliano began his senior career with the Angolan club Primeiro de Agosto in 2022, making 32 appearances and scoring 2 goals in all competitions in his debut season and helped them come in second at the Girabola.[1] On 19 July 2023, Keliano moved to the Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora in the Primeira Liga, on a contract until 2026.[2] He made his professional debut with Estrela da Amadora in a 2–0 Primeira Liga loss to Benfica on 19 August 2023.[3]

International career

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Keliano was called up to the Angola national team for the 2022 African Nations Championship.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Manuel Keliano está a caminho do Estrela da Amadora". www.ojogo.pt. July 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Estrela da Amadora contrata Manuel Keliano e renova com Kialonda Gaspar". SAPO Desporto.
  3. ^ "Live Commentary - Benfica vs Estrela | 19.08.2023". Sky Sports.
  4. ^ "Manuel Keliano pode ser o próximo jovem angolano a dar o salto para Portugal". record.pt.
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