Portuguese footballer
Sandro Cruz|
Full name |
Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz |
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Date of birth |
(2001-05-12) 12 May 2001 (age 23) |
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Place of birth |
Braga, Portugal |
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Height |
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
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Position(s) |
Left-back |
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|
Current team |
Gil Vicente |
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2010–2014 |
Braga |
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2014–2021 |
Benfica |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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2021–2023 |
Benfica B |
36 |
(0) |
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2022–2023 |
Benfica |
2 |
(0) |
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2022–2023 |
→ Chaves (loan) |
13 |
(0) |
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2023–2024 |
Chaves |
24 |
(1) |
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2024– |
Gil Vicente |
0 |
(0) |
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2017 |
Portugal U16 |
6 |
(0) |
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2017–2018 |
Portugal U17 |
7 |
(0) |
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2024– |
Angola |
6 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 July 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 July 2024 |
Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz (born 12 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente. Born in Portugal, he represents Angola internationally.
Club career
On 27 June 2020, Cruz signed a professional contract with Benfica B.[1] He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 LigaPro win over Casa Pia on 7 February 2021.[2]
On 10 July 2024, Cruz signed a three-year contract with Gil Vicente F.C..[3]
International career
Cruz made his debut for the Angola national team on 7 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Eswatini at the Estádio 11 de Novembro. He started the game and played 81 minutes in Angola's 1–0 victory.[4]
Personal life
Cruz is the son of the Angolan handball player Filipe Cruz.[1]
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