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{{Short description|Portuguese footballer (born 1986)}} |
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{{Portuguese name|Almeida|da Cunha}} |
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| name = Nani |
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| image = New Zealand-Portugal Nani.jpg |
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| fullname = Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha<ref name="NaniProfile">{{cite web |title=Nani Man Utd Profile |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |accessdate=4 December 2010 }}</ref> |
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| caption = Nani with [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in 2017 |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1986|11|17|df=y}}<ref name="NaniProfile"/> |
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| fullname = Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tournament.fifadata.com/documents/FCC/2017/PDF/FCC_2017_SQUADLISTS.PDF |title=FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017: List of players: Portugal |publisher=FIFA |page=7 |date=20 March 2018 |access-date=29 March 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724170755/http://tournament.fifadata.com/documents/FCC/2017/PDF/FCC_2017_SQUADLISTS.PDF |archive-date=24 July 2017 }}</ref> |
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| cityofbirth = [[Praia]], [[Santiago, Cape Verde|Santiago]] |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|11|17|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Nani |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |access-date=4 December 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713235449/http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| countryofbirth = [[Cape Verde]]<ref name="NaniProfile"/> |
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| birth_place = [[Amadora]], Portugal<ref name=quote/><ref name=FPF/> |
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| height = {{convert|1.75|m|abbr=on}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx?section=Quote |title=Nani |publisher=Manchester United |accessdate=7 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Nani Sky Sports |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,19754,11667_324066,00.html |work=SkySports.com |publisher=Sky Sports |date=4 December 2010 |accessdate=4 December 2010 }}</ref> |
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| height = 1.77 m<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha - Melbourne Victory |url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/squads/nf5y7om644176c52n91ptsyd?competition=300ig4lfofmkh3u971h34pbf8&teams=9xmhnv6im8h7c9e17oqvcx8gl&selected=MEN,%20https://melbournevictory.com.au/squads/nf5y7om644176c52n91ptsyd?competition=300ig4lfofmkh3u971h34pbf8&teams=9xmhnv6im8h7c9e17oqvcx8gl&selected=MEN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230408152851/https://melbournevictory.com.au/squads/nf5y7om644176c52n91ptsyd?competition=300ig4lfofmkh3u971h34pbf8&teams=9xmhnv6im8h7c9e17oqvcx8gl&selected=MEN,%20https://melbournevictory.com.au/squads/nf5y7om644176c52n91ptsyd?competition=300ig4lfofmkh3u971h34pbf8&teams=9xmhnv6im8h7c9e17oqvcx8gl&selected=MEN |url-status=dead |archive-date=8 April 2023 |access-date=8 April 2023 |website=melbournevictory.com.au }}</ref> |
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| position = [[Attacking Midfielder]], [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]], [[Striker]] |
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| position = [[Midfielder#Winger|Winger]] |
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| currentclub = [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |
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| youthyears1 = 2000–2003 |youthclubs1 = [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]]<ref name="ASP-Nani">{{cite news |title=All Sports People – Nani |url=http://www.allsportspeople.com/soccer/people/Nani |work=allsportspeople.com |publisher=All Sports People |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2011 }}</ref> |
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| youthyears1 = 2000–2003 |
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| youthyears2 = 2003–2005 |youthclubs2 = [[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting CP]]<ref name="ASP-Nani"/> |
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| youthclubs1 = [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]] |
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| years1 = 2005–2007 |clubs1 = [[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting CP]] |caps1 = 58 |goals1 = 9 |
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| youthyears2 = 2003–2005 |
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| years2 = 2007– |clubs2 = [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |caps2 = 117 |goals2 = 23 |
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| youthclubs2 = [[Sporting CP Youth Academy|Sporting CP]] |
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| nationalyears1 = 2006–2007 |nationalteam1 = [[Portugal national under-21 football team|Portugal U21]] |nationalcaps1 = 10 |nationalgoals1 = 1 |
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| years1 = 2005–2007 |
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| nationalyears2 = 2006– |nationalteam2 = [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] |nationalcaps2 = 51 |nationalgoals2 = 12 |
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| clubs1 = [[Sporting CP]] |
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| nationalyears3 = 2012– |nationalteam3 = [[Cape Verde national football team|Cape Verde]] |nationalcaps3 = 17 |nationalgoals3 = 22 |
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| caps1 = 58 |
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| pcupdate = 17:43, 22 January 2012 (UTC) |
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| goals1 = 9 |
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| ntupdate = 15 November 2011 |
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| years2 = 2007–2015 |
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| clubs2 = [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |
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| caps2 = 147 |
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| goals2 = 25 |
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| years3 = 2014–2015 |
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| clubs3 = → [[Sporting CP]] (loan) |
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| caps3 = 27 |
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| goals3 = 7 |
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| years4 = 2015–2016 |
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| clubs4 = [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] |
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| caps4 = 28 |
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| goals4 = 8 |
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| years5 = 2016–2018 |
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| clubs5 = [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] |
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| caps5 = 25 |
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| goals5 = 5 |
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| years6 = 2017–2018 |
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| clubs6 = → [[SS Lazio|Lazio]] (loan) |
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| caps6 = 18 |
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| goals6 = 3 |
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| years7 = 2018–2019 |
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| clubs7 = [[Sporting CP]] |
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| caps7 = 18 |
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| goals7 = 7 |
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| years8 = 2019–2021 |
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| clubs8 = [[Orlando City SC|Orlando City]] |
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| caps8 = 77 |
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| goals8 = 28 |
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| years9 = 2022 |
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| clubs9 = [[Venezia FC|Venezia]] |
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| caps9 = 10 |
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| goals9 = 0 |
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| years10 = 2022–2023 |
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| clubs10 = [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]] |
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| caps10 = 10 |
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| goals10 = 0 |
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| years11 = 2023–2024 |
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| clubs11 = [[Adana Demirspor]] |
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| caps11 = 28 |
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| goals11 = 4 |
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| years12 = 2024 |
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| clubs12 = [[C.F. Estrela da Amadora|Estrela da Amadora]] |
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| caps12 = 9 |
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| goals12 = 1 |
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| totalcaps = 455 |
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| totalgoals = 97 |
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| nationalyears1 = 2006–2007 |
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| nationalteam1 = [[Portugal national under-21 football team|Portugal U21]] |
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| nationalcaps1 = 11 |
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| nationalgoals1 = 1 |
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| nationalyears2 = 2006 |
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| nationalteam2 = [[Portugal national football B team|Portugal B]] |
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| nationalcaps2 = 1 |
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| nationalgoals2 = 0 |
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| nationalyears3 = 2006–2017 |
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| nationalteam3 = [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] |
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| nationalcaps3 = 112 |
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| nationalgoals3 = 24 |
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| medaltemplates = {{Medal|Sport|Men's [[Association football|football]]}} |
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{{medal|Country|{{fb|POR}}}} |
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{{Medal|Comp|[[UEFA European Championship]]|}} |
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{{Medal|W|[[UEFA Euro 2016|2016]]|}} |
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{{Medal|Comp|[[FIFA Confederations Cup]]|}} |
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{{medal|3rd|[[2017 FIFA Confederations Cup|2017]]|}} |
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'''Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha''' (born 17 November 1986), |
'''Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha''' {{post-nominals|post-noms=[[Order of Merit (Portugal)|ComM]]}} (born 17 November 1986), commonly known as '''Nani''' ({{IPA|pt|naˈni}}), is a Portuguese<!--Only Portuguese, see WP:ETHNICITY.--> former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]]. |
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Nani began his career with [[Sporting CP]], joining the [[Sporting CP Youth Academy|youth team]] in 2003 before making his first-team debut in 2005. During his two-year tenure in Portugal he won the [[Taça de Portugal|Portuguese Cup]]. Before the 2007–08 season, Nani's performances attracted the attention of English club [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], who secured his services in July 2007. He gained first-team status almost immediately and won four [[Premier League]] titles, two [[EFL Cup|League Cups]], three [[FA Community Shield]]s, the [[FIFA Club World Cup]] and the [[UEFA Champions League]] with them. Following a loan back to Sporting, in which he won a second Portuguese Cup, he was signed by Turkish side [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] in 2015, and a year later he signed for [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] in Spain. He rejoined Sporting in 2018, winning a third Portuguese Cup as well as the [[Taça da Liga|Portuguese League Cup]] for the first time, before moving to [[Major League Soccer]] side [[Orlando City SC|Orlando City]], whom he [[Captain (association football)|captained]] for three seasons before leaving at the end of 2021. In January 2022, he moved to [[Venezia FC|Venezia]] in Italy. Following brief stints in Australia, Turkey, and another return to Portugal, Nani announced his retirement from football in December 2024. |
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Nani was born in [[Cape Verde]] and emigrated to Europe with his family at an early age. He was raised in Portugal and began his football career playing for local side [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]]. At the age of 16, he began training with [[Sporting Clube de Portugal]] and [[S.L. Benfica]] on alternate days, eventually joining Sporting's youth squad after they offered him pre-season training. In 2005, he made his professional debut with the club and won the [[Taça de Portugal|Portuguese Cup]] during his second season with them. Nani was named the [[SJPF Young Player of the Month]] for May 2007 and his performances with Sporting culminated into a move to English club side [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in July 2007 for a fee of €25.5 million<ref>{{cite news |url=http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR13708.pdf |format=PDF |title=INFORMAÇÃO PRIVILEGIADA |trans_title=Sporting – Sociedade Desportiva de Futebol, SAD makes an announcement |date=30 May 2007 |accessdate=4 October 2010 |work=Sporting CP |first=Rui Bacelar |last=Meireles |publisher=Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |language=Portuguese}}</ref>. Nani won the [[2007 FA Community Shield|Community Shield]] on his competitive debut at the club and has since added a number of trophies which included the [[2007–08 Premier League|Premier League]] and [[2008 UEFA Champions League Final|Champions League]] during his debut season at the club. He has established himself as first-choice winger at Manchester United and has won a further Premier League title, the [[2009 Football League Cup Final|Football League Cup]], one [[FIFA Club World Cup]], and three [[Community Shield]] titles. Individually, Nani has been included into the [[Professional Footballers' Association]] (PFA) [[PFA Team of the Year|Premier League Team of the Year]] on one occasion and was a nominee for the [[PFA Young Player of the Year]] in 2011. |
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Nani made his Portugal international debut in 2006, scoring his first goal soon after and establishing himself as a key member of the side. He represented his country at three [[UEFA European Championship|European Championships]], in [[UEFA Euro 2008|2008]], [[UEFA Euro 2012|2012]] and [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016]], as well as in the [[2014 FIFA World Cup]]. Nani started in the [[UEFA Euro 2016 final|final]] of Euro 2016, and after [[Cristiano Ronaldo]] got injured, captained the team to victory. He made 112 appearances and scored 24 goals for his country in total. |
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Nani is also a [[Portugal national football team|Portugal international]]. Prior to playing at senior level, he played at [[Portugal national under-21 football team|under-21]] level. He made his senior international debut in September 2006 in a [[Exhibition match|friendly match]] against [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] and scored his first international goal during the 4–2 defeat in [[Copenhagen]]. Since his debut, he has made 51 appearances and scored 12 goals for Portugal. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Nani was born on 17 November 1986 in [[ |
Nani was born on 17 November 1986 in [[Amadora]], [[Lisbon metropolitan area]], Portugal, and is of [[Cape Verdeans in Portugal|Cape Verde]]an descent.<ref name="quote">{{cite web |last=Pinto |first=Adriano |date=3 February 2010 |title=Nani trabalha forte no Manchester com o pensamento no Mundial |trans-title=Nani works hard at Manchester while thinking of the World Cup |url=http://www.nhaterra.com.cv/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=1330 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140612042924/http://www.nhaterra.com.cv/index2.php?option=com_content&do_pdf=1&id=1330 |archive-date=12 June 2014 |access-date=9 December 2021 |work=Nha Terra |language=Portuguese}}</ref><ref name="FPF">{{cite web |title=Nani |url=https://www.fpf.pt/pt/Jogadores/Nani |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615064249/http://www.fpf.pt/pt/Jogadores/Nani |archive-date=15 June 2018 |access-date=29 July 2018}}</ref> He was raised by his aunt Antónia on the Santa Filomena estate in Amadora after being abandoned by his parents.<ref name="Slums">{{cite news |first1=Tom |last1=Worden |first2=Simon |last2=Mullock |title=Slums nurtured Nani |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/slums-nurtured-nani-711802 |work=Mirror.co.uk |publisher=Trinity Mirror |date=17 June 2007 |access-date=26 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140430082925/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/slums-nurtured-nani-711802 |archive-date=30 April 2014 |url-status=live }}</ref> At age five, his father left for a holiday in Cape Verde but never returned, and when he was 12 years old, his mother left Portugal to start a new life in the [[Netherlands]].<ref name="Slums"/> Nani has nine siblings from his mother, of which he is the youngest, and five from his father.<ref name="Shadow">{{cite news |first=Duncan |last=White |title=Community Shield: Nani looks forward to stepping out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/5994935/Community-Shield-Nani-looks-forward-to-stepping-out-of-Cristiano-Ronaldos-shadow.html |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 August 2009 |access-date=8 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619174122/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/5994935/Community-Shield-Nani-looks-forward-to-stepping-out-of-Cristiano-Ronaldos-shadow.html |archive-date=19 June 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani gained his nickname from an elder sister at a young age.<ref name="Times">{{cite news |first=Duncan |last=Castles |title=I'm teaching Rooney. First time he tried it, perfect, unbelievable |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article7113877.ece |work=The Times |date=2 May 2010 |access-date=2 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629132733/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/manchester_united/article7113877.ece |archive-date=29 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Nani's older brother taught him how to play football and he played with his childhood friend, midfielder [[Manuel Fernandes (footballer born 1986)|Manuel Fernandes]].<ref name="who_are"/><ref name="Shadow"/> |
Nani's older brother taught him how to play football and he played with his childhood friend, midfielder [[Manuel Fernandes (footballer, born 1986)|Manuel Fernandes]].<ref name="who_are">{{cite news |first=Charlie |last=Henderson |title=Who are Anderson & Nani? |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6707383.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=31 May 2007 |access-date=4 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070823073200/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/6707383.stm |archive-date=23 August 2007 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Shadow"/> When Nani was around the age of 14, his older brother took him to train with [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]].<ref name="Times"/> They were Nani's first club and gave him money, food, and helped him obtain an ID card and a passport.<ref name="Shadow"/> At the age of 16, Nani was training on alternate days with [[Sporting CP]] and [[S.L. Benfica|Benfica]].<ref name="Times"/> Nani sometimes walked miles to and from practice before Sporting offered him pre-season training.<ref name="Times"/> Despite growing up in the Lisbon area, Nani and his brother supported [[FC Porto|Porto]] as children.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nani: os primeiros passos de um rebelde...portista |url=https://maisfutebol.iol.pt/nani-os-primeiros-passos-de-um-rebelde-portista |access-date=21 May 2024 |website=Maisfutebol |language=pt}}</ref> His footballing hero was [[Luís Figo]].<ref name="Slums"/><ref name="NBF">{{cite news |title=How parents' divorce almost ruined Nani's career |url=http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/index.php?action=printpage;topic=2135.0 |publisher=nigerianbestforum.com |date=30 April 2008 |access-date=30 April 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714182106/http://www.nigerianbestforum.com/index.php?action=printpage;topic=2135.0 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Club career== |
==Club career== |
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===Sporting CP=== |
===Sporting CP=== |
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Nani joined Sporting CP from his first club, [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]].<ref name="Slums"/> After two seasons in the youth team, where he won the National Junior Championship in 2004–05, Nani was promoted to the first team early in the 2005–06 season.<ref name="Sporting-Nani">{{cite news |title=Sporting – Luis Carlos "Nani" |url=https://www.sporting.pt/Academia/CasosSucesso/casosdesucesso_nani.asp |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120608140843/https://www.sporting.pt/Academia/CasosSucesso/casosdesucesso_nani.asp |archivedate=8 June 2012 |publisher=Sporting CP |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=10 January 2011 }}</ref> On 10 August 2005, he made his Sporting CP debut, coming on as a substitute for [[Custódio Castro|Custódio]] in the 73rd minute in a 1–0 home defeat to [[Udinese Calcio|Udinese]] in their [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds|third-round qualifier]] in the [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref name="Sporting-Nani"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Sporting Lisbon 0–1 Udinese |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=187715&cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=10 August 2005 |access-date=10 August 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232620/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=187715&cc=5739 |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani made his [[Primeira Liga|Portuguese Liga]] debut on 28 August,<ref name="Sporting-Nani"/> replacing [[Deivid de Souza|Deivid]] in the 76th minute of a 1–2 victory over [[C.S. Marítimo|Marítimo]] at the [[Estádio dos Barreiros]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Nani scored his first Sporting goal on 30 October, opening the scoring in a 2–2 draw away to [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} Nani ended the first season of his career with 5 goals from 36 appearances across all competitions.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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[[File:Alvalade.jpg|thumb|upright|[[Estádio José Alvalade]], home of [[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting CP]], where Nani began his playing career]] |
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Nani joined [[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting CP]] from his first club [[Real Sport Clube|Real Massamá]].<ref name="Slums"/> After two seasons in the youth team, where he won the National Junior Championship in 2004–05, Nani was promoted to the first team early in the 2005–06 season.<ref name="Sporting-Nani">{{cite news |title=Sporting – Luis Carlos "Nani" |url=http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?hl=en&sl=pt&u=http://www.sporting.pt/Academia/CasosSucesso/casosdesucesso_nani.asp&ei=g2orTYz3EYiqhAfx7qifBQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=6&sqi=2&ved=0CEcQ7gEwBQ&prev=/search%3Fq%3DNani%2Bsporting.pt%26hl%3Den%26prmd%3Divns |work=sporting.pt |publisher=Sporting Clube de Portugal |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2011 }}</ref> On 10 August 2005, Nani made his Sporting debut, coming on as a substitute for [[Custódio Castro|Custódio]] in the 73rd minute in a 1–0 home defeat to [[Udinese Calcio|Udinese]] in their [[2005–06 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds|third-round qualifier]] in the [[UEFA Champions League]].<ref name="Sporting-Nani"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Sporting Lisbon 0–1 Udinese |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=187715&cc=5739 |work=soccernet.espn |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=10 August 2005 |accessdate=10 August 2005 }}</ref> Nani made his [[Primeira Liga|Portuguese Liga]] debut on 28 August,<ref name="Sporting-Nani"/> replacing [[Deivid de Souza|Deivid]] in the 76th minute of a 2–1 victory over [[C.S. Marítimo|Marítimo]] at the [[Estádio dos Barreiros]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Maritimo 1–2 Sporting CP |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.match.maritimo-funchal.sporting-lisbonne.123258.en.html |work=footballdatabase.eu |publisher=Football Database EU |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2011 }}</ref> Nani scored his first Sporting goal on 30 October, opening the scoring in a 2–2 draw away to [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Boavista 2–2 Sporting CP |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.match.boavista.sporting-lisbonne.123321.en.html |work=footballdatabase.eu |publisher=Football Database EU |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2011 }}</ref> Nani ended the first season of his career with 36 appearances and five goals in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sporting CP 2005–2006 |url=http://www.footballdatabase.eu/football.club.sporting-lisbonne.2005-2006.94..en.html |work=footballdatabase.eu |publisher=Football Database EU |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=10 January 2011 }}</ref> |
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Nani first came into the spotlight after scoring in the Champions League against [[FC Spartak Moscow|Spartak Moscow]],<ref name="GetToKnow">{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Mills |title=Get to know... Nani |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2007/Jun/Get-to-know-Nani.aspx |
Nani first came into the spotlight after scoring in the UEFA Champions League against [[FC Spartak Moscow|Spartak Moscow]],<ref name="GetToKnow">{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Mills |title=Get to know... Nani |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2007/Jun/Get-to-know-Nani.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=10 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714032614/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Features/2007/Jun/Get-to-know-Nani.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> scoring Sporting's goal in a 1–1 [[2006–07 UEFA Champions League group stage|group stage]] match on 27 September 2006.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spartak Moscow 1–1 Sporting Lisbon |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=205462&cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=10 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232649/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/match?id=205462&cc=5739 |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani helped Sporting win the [[2006–07 Taça de Portugal]],<ref name="GetToKnow"/> lifting the trophy after a 1–0 win over [[C.F. Os Belenenses|Belenenses]] on 27 May 2007 in the [[2006–07 Taça de Portugal#Final|final]].{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} He was then named as the SJPF Young Player of the Month for [[2006–07 Primeira Liga#SJPF Young Player of the Month|May 2007]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani wins Young Player Award May |url=https://sjpf.sapo.pt/default.aspx?ctrl=noticiasdetalhe&id=5432&inter=0 |publisher=Football Database EU |language=pt |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=10 January 2011 }} {{Dead link|date=April 2012|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> Nani's second season with Sporting ended with similar league statistics, with 40 appearances and 6 goals in all competitions.{{citation needed|date=November 2024}} |
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===Manchester United=== |
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Nani was sold to Manchester United F.C. for €25.5 million,<ref>{{cite news | |
Nani was sold to [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] for €25.5 million,<ref name="Meireles">{{cite news |last=Meireles |first=Rui Bacelar |date=30 May 2007 |title=INFORMAÇÃO PRIVILEGIADA |language=pt |trans-title=Sporting – Sociedade Desportiva de Futebol, SAD makes an announcement |work=Sporting CP |publisher=Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |url=http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR13708.pdf |url-status=live |access-date=4 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301232255/http://web3.cmvm.pt/english/sdi2004/emitentes/docs/FR13708.pdf |archive-date=1 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Henry |last=Winter |title=Nani shows United's £17m is well spent |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2315195/Nani-shows-United%27s-andpound17m-is-well-spent.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120526233042/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/2315195/Nani-shows-United%27s-andpound17m-is-well-spent.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 May 2012 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=14 June 2007 |access-date=29 November 2008 |location=London}}</ref> five percent of which was paid to Real Massamá, his first professional club.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ricardo |last=Gouveia |title=Real Massamá ainda não recebeu os cinco por cento de Nani |url=http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.php?id=834509&div_id=1457 |publisher=Maisfutebol |date=19 July 2007 |access-date=29 November 2008 |language=pt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929164224/http://www.maisfutebol.iol.pt/noticia.php?id=834509&div_id=1457 |archive-date=29 September 2007 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He passed his medical on 6 June 2007,<ref>{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Hibbs |title=Nani passes Reds medical |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Jun/Nani-passes-Reds-medical.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=6 June 2007 |access-date=6 June 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714032620/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Jun/Nani-passes-Reds-medical.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> and signed a five-year contract one month later, joining Portuguese compatriot [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], with whom he lived at the start of his Manchester United career.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/sports/2008/apr/30/sports-30-04-2008-001.htm |title=How parents' divorce almost ruined Nani's career |date=30 April 2008 |access-date=25 February 2009 |publisher=sunnewsonline.com |location=Nigeria |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013162226/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/sports/2008/apr/30/sports-30-04-2008-001.htm |archive-date=13 October 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Reds complete triple signing |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Jul/Reds-complete-triple-signing.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=2 July 2007 |access-date=2 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714031339/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Jul/Reds-complete-triple-signing.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Nani scored on his debut in a pre-season friendly against [[Shenzhen Shangqingyin|Shenzhen]], |
Nani scored on his debut in a pre-season friendly against [[Shenzhen Shangqingyin|Shenzhen]], scoring the third in a 6–0 win.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Shenzhen 0 United 6 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Jul/Report-Shenzhen-0-United-6.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=23 July 2007 |access-date=23 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714032722/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Jul/Report-Shenzhen-0-United-6.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He also scored in the following match against [[Guangzhou Pharmaceutical F.C.|Guangzhou Pharmaceutical]] with a chip off the right post from the left side of the penalty area in a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Guangzhou 0 United 3 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Jul/Report-Guangzhou-0-United-3.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=27 July 2007 |access-date=27 July 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714032958/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Jul/Report-Guangzhou-0-United-3.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 5 August 2007, Nani made his competitive debut for United, coming on as a substitute in the [[FA Community Shield|Community Shield]] against [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. He marked his debut with a trophy after they won 3–0 on [[Penalty kick (association football)|penalties]], following a 1–1 draw during normal time.<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Report: Reds Lift Community Shield |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-Reds-lift-Community-Shield.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=5 August 2007 |access-date=26 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714033003/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-Reds-lift-Community-Shield.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> This was followed up by Nani's third goal for the club three days later, when he scored against [[Glentoran F.C.|Glentoran]] in another 3–0 pre-season win.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Hibbs |title=Glentoran 0 United 3 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-Glentoran-0-United-3.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=8 August 2007 |access-date=8 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714033007/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-Glentoran-0-United-3.aspx |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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Nani's [[Premier League]] debut came in United's opening match at home to [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] on 12 August as a substitute for [[Wayne Rooney]], who had suffered a foot injury.<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Report: United 0 Reading 0 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-United-0-Reading-0.aspx |
Nani's [[Premier League]] debut came in United's opening match at home to [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] on 12 August as a substitute for [[Wayne Rooney]], who had suffered a foot injury.<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Report: United 0 Reading 0 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-United-0-Reading-0.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=12 August 2007 |access-date=26 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011041427/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Aug/Report-United-0-Reading-0.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Two weeks later, on 26 August, Nani scored his first competitive goal for United, netting a 30-yard goal in the 69th minute against [[Tottenham Hotspur F.C.|Tottenham Hotspur]]. Nani also set up crucial goals for [[Louis Saha]] and [[Nemanja Vidić]], allowing United to defeat both [[Sunderland A.F.C.|Sunderland]] and [[Everton F.C.|Everton]] 1–0, respectively.<ref>{{cite news |first=Andrew |last=McKenzie |title=Man Utd 1–0 Sunderland |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6963704.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=1 September 2007 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090430231114/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6963704.stm |archive-date=30 April 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Everton 0–1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6984880.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=15 September 2007 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090203043205/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6984880.stm |archive-date=3 February 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> He returned to face his previous club, Sporting CP, in a Champions League tie in September, though it was teammate and fellow former Sporting player Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the winner in a 0–1 victory.<ref>{{cite news |first=Steve |last=Bartram |title=Report: Sporting 0 United 1 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Sep/Report-Sporting-0-United-1.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=19 September 2007 |access-date=29 September 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011041442/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2007/Sep/Report-Sporting-0-United-1.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Nani opened the scoring in a 4–1 home victory over [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on 27 October.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ian |last=Hughes |title=Man Utd 4–1 Middlesbrough |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7054065.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=27 October 2007 |access-date=27 October 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626112249/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7054065.stm |archive-date=26 June 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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[[File:Man Utd V Arsenal.jpg|thumb|Nani playing for United in 2008]] |
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On 16 February 2008, Nani put in a [[man of the match]] performance against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in the [[FA Cup]] Fourth Round, his goal and two assists helping United to a 4–0 win over their rivals. During the match, Nani was involved in an altercation with Arsenal captain [[William Gallas]] |
On 16 February 2008, Nani put in a [[man of the match]] performance against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] in the [[FA Cup]] Fourth Round, his goal and two assists helping United to a 4–0 win over their rivals. During the match, Nani was involved in an altercation with Arsenal captain [[William Gallas]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Fergie slams Gallas |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fergie-slams-gallas-943651 |website=Manchester Evening News |date=18 April 2010}}</ref> After the match, Arsenal manager [[Arsène Wenger]] was equally displeased, while [[Gilberto Silva]] said Nani had a "big head".<ref>{{cite news |first=Oliver |last=Kay |title=Arsene Wenger 'humiliated' by Nani juggling act |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3386764.ece |work=The Times |publisher=Times Newspapers |date=18 February 2008 |access-date=29 November 2008 |location=London |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080725144640/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/article3386764.ece |archive-date=25 July 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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On 23 March, Nani set up the second and scored the final goal in a 3–0 victory over rivals [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], in the 79th and 81st minutes respectively, after coming onto the pitch as a substitute.<ref>{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Bostock |title=Report: United 3 Liverpool 0 |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2008/Mar/Report-United-3-Liverpool-0.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=23 March 2008 |access-date=23 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011041915/http://www.manutd.com/en/Fixtures-And-Results/Match-Reports/2008/Mar/Report-United-3-Liverpool-0.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> On 3 May, towards the end of a 4–1 home win over [[West Ham United F.C.|West Ham United]], Nani was sent off for the first time in his United career for a [[headbutt]] on West Ham defender [[Lucas Neill]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 4–1 West Ham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7368652.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=3 May 2008 |access-date=3 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503105114/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7368652.stm |archive-date=3 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 21 May, Nani came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney in the [[2008 UEFA Champions League Final]] as United defeated Chelsea 6–5 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time. Nani took and scored Manchester United's crucial fifth penalty in the shootout.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd earn dramatic Euro glory |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7406252.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=21 May 2008 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080526022453/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7406252.stm |archive-date=26 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Nani scored his first goal of the [[2008–09 Premier League|2008–09 season]] on 23 September 2008, scoring United's third goal in a 3–1 win over [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] in the last minute to secure passage to the Fourth Round of the [[EFL Cup|League Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 3–1 Middlesbrough |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7626743.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=23 September 2008 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703112613/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/league_cup/7626743.stm |archive-date=3 July 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 18 October, he scored from a Wayne Rooney assist to complete the 4–0 rout of [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] at [[Old Trafford]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Whyatt |title=Man Utd 4–0 West Brom |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/7665094.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 October 2008 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203034738/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/7665094.stm |archive-date=3 December 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 20 January 2009, he opened the scoring for United in their 4–2 win at home to [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]] in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Bevan |title=Man Utd 4–2 Derby (4–3 agg) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7824155.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=20 January 2009 |access-date=20 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122021137/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/7824155.stm |archive-date=22 January 2009 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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After Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] in the 2009 close season, the weight of expectation was on Nani to step up from [[bit part]] player and replace his compatriot.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/nani-still-stuck-in-ronaldos-shadow-1769990.html |title=Nani still stuck in Ronaldo's shadow |last=Fleming |first=Mark |work=The Independent |date=10 August 2009 |access-date=7 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111210019/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/nani-still-stuck-in-ronaldos-shadow-1769990.html |archive-date=11 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani's first contribution to United's [[2009–10 Manchester United F.C. season|new season]] was opening the scoring in the tenth minute of the [[2009 FA Community Shield]], but United eventually lost the match on penalties after a 2–2 draw. Nani suffered a dislocated shoulder during the match, which was originally expected to keep him out of the start of the season.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8192491.stm |title=Man Utd suffer Nani injury blow |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=9 August 2009 |access-date=9 August 2009 }}</ref> He recovered in time to play 17 minutes for [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] against [[Liechtenstein national football team|Liechtenstein]] on 12 August, however,<ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Nani returns for Portugal |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2009/Aug/Nani-returns-for-Portugal.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=13 August 2009 |access-date=13 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011082743/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2009/Aug/Nani-returns-for-Portugal.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> and started the match against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] on 16 August. Although he provided the assist for Wayne Rooney's winning goal in the 34th minute, Nani was replaced by [[Ryan Giggs]] at half-time.<ref>{{cite news |first=Pranav |last=Soneji |title=Man Utd 1–0 Birmingham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8197957.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=16 August 2009 |access-date=17 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806030531/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8197957.stm |archive-date=6 August 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 22 August, Nani scored his first league goal of the [[2009–10 Premier League|2009–10 season]], a free-kick against [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] in a 0–5 away win.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Bevan |title=Wigan 0–5 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8209298.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 August 2009 |access-date=22 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170905063539/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8209298.stm |archive-date=5 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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[[File:Nani.JPG|thumb|upright|Nani playing for [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] in 2008]] |
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Following several poor performances, Nani criticised [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] for his lack of confidence in him.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/12/manchester-united-nani-ferguson-criticism |title=Nani outburst risks wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson |work=The Guardian |date=12 November 2009 |access-date=7 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115210953/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2009/nov/12/manchester-united-nani-ferguson-criticism |archive-date=15 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this outburst, Nani was given a chance to shine and provided an assist for Rooney in the 4–0 league win over [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani reveals injury frustration |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,13864_5883985,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=British Sky Broadcasting |date=25 January 2010 |access-date=25 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100128115514/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,13864_5883985,00.html |archive-date=28 January 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> Soon after this positive display, he put in another good performance in their [[2009–10 Football League Cup|League Cup]] semi-final victory over [[Manchester derby|derby]] rivals [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], revealing a heart-to-heart with Ferguson had resulted in a better display of form.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2012/08/23/where-has-it-all-gone-wrong-for-nani-at-manchester-united/|title=Where has it all gone wrong for Nani at Manchester United?|first=Jake|last=Lane|date=24 August 2012|website=HITC}}</ref> On 31 January 2010, Nani scored the first goal and set up Rooney's 100th career Premier League strike in a 1–3 league victory over Arsenal at the [[Emirates Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Arsenal 1–3 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8485984.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=31 January 2010 |access-date=31 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120327202343/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/8485984.stm |archive-date=27 March 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani's goal was first thought of as a [[Manuel Almunia]] own goal by many sources, but was confirmed as belonging to Nani on 26 March by the [[Dubious Goals Committee|Dubious Goals Panel]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dubious goals |url=http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2059030,00.html |work=Premier League |date=25 May 2010 |access-date=25 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528093739/http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0%2C%2C12306~2059030%2C00.html |archive-date=28 May 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Nick |last=Coppack |title=Late gift for Nani |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2010/May/Late-gift-for-Nani.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=26 May 2010 |access-date=26 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010051700/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2010/May/Late-gift-for-Nani.aspx |archive-date=10 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following this performance, Nani then set up the second of a 5–0 home win over [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 5–0 Portsmouth |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8493722.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=6 February 2010 |access-date=6 February 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213225042/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8493722.stm |archive-date=13 February 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Following several poor performances, Nani criticised [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] for his lack of confidence in him.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/nov/12/manchester-united-nani-ferguson-criticism |title=Nani outburst risks wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson |work=Guardian.co.uk |publisher=The Guardian |date=12 November 2009 |accessdate=7 August 2011}}</ref> Despite this outburst Nani was given a chance to shine and provided an assist for Rooney in the 4–0 league win over [[Hull City A.F.C.|Hull City]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani reveals injury frustration |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,13864_5883985,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Sports |date=25 January 2010 |accessdate=25 January 2010 }}</ref> Soon after this positive display he put in another good performance in their [[Football League Cup 2009-10|League Cup]] semi-final victory over [[Manchester derby|derby]] rivals [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]], revealing a heart-to-heart with Sir Alex Ferguson had resulted in a better display of form.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fergie brought me back from brink |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2831427/Fergie-brought-me-back-from-brink.html |work=TheSun.co.uk |publisher=The Sun |date=30 January 2010 |accessdate=30 January 2010 |first=Geoff |last=Sweet}}</ref> On 31 January 2010, Nani scored the first goal and set up Rooney's 100th career Premier League strike in a 3–1 league victory over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] at the [[Emirates Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Arsenal 1–3 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8485984.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=31 January 2010 |accessdate=31 January 2010 }}</ref> Nani's goal was first thought of as a [[Manuel Almunia]] own-goal by many sources, but was confirmed as belonging to Nani on 26 March by the [[Dubious Goals Committee|Dubious Goals Panel]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Dubious goals |url=http://www.premierleague.com/page/Headlines/0,,12306~2059030,00.html |work=PremierLeague.com |publisher=Premier League |date=25 May 2010 |accessdate=25 May 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Late gift for Nani |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2010/May/Late-gift-for-Nani.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=26 May 2010 |accessdate=26 May 2010 }}</ref> Following this performance, Nani then set up the second of a 5–0 home win over [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 5–0 Portsmouth |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8493722.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=6 February 2010 |accessdate=6 February 2010 }}</ref> {{Quote_box| |
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|source=– [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] praises Nani after his performance in the |
|source=– [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] praises Nani after his performance in the 3–1 victory over [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]] on 31 January 2010.<ref>{{cite web |title=Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson praises Nani |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8490425.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=31 January 2010 |access-date=31 January 2010 }}</ref>}} |
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However, just four days later, he was sent off for a lunge at [[Stiliyan Petrov]] against [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], which resulted in a three-match ban and ruled him out of the [[2010 Football League Cup Final|League Cup final]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Aston Villa 1–1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8501875.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=10 February 2010 |access-date=10 February 2010 |first=Phil |last=McNulty |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112215850/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8501875.stm |archive-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 10 March, Nani set up Rooney's second in a 4–0 win over [[A.C. Milan|Milan]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 4–0 AC Milan (agg 7–2) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8558023.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=10 March 2010 |access-date=10 March 2010 |first=Phil |last=McNulty |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522153937/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8558023.stm |archive-date=22 May 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> before providing another assist for Rooney four days later, in the 3–0 league victory over [[Fulham F.C.|Fulham]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 3–0 Fulham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8559649.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=14 March 2010 |access-date=14 March 2010 |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901212537/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8559649.stm |archive-date=1 September 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On 26 March, Nani signed a new four-year contract with United, committing himself until 2014.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani signs new four-year contract at Manchester United |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8588655.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=26 March 2010 | |
On 26 March, Nani signed a new four-year contract with United, committing himself until 2014.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani signs new four-year contract at Manchester United |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8588655.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=26 March 2010 |access-date=26 March 2010 }}</ref> A day later, Nani took his assist tally in the league for the season to nine as he set up two goals in a 0–4 win over [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] at the [[Reebok Stadium]], providing goals for [[Dimitar Berbatov]] and [[Darron Gibson]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Bolton 0–4 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8584765.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=27 March 2010 |access-date=27 March 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419122508/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8584765.stm |archive-date=19 April 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 7 April, Nani scored his first ever [[UEFA Champions League|European]] goals for United, netting two strikes in a 3–2 victory over [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]]. Despite United winning the match, they were eliminated from the competition due to the [[away goals rule]] when the aggregate score was 4–4.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 3–2 Bayern Munich |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8604742.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=7 April 2010 |access-date=7 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100408031938/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8604742.stm |archive-date=8 April 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 24 April, Nani scored his first league goal at Old Trafford in 18 months, netting United's second in a 3–1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 3–1 Tottenham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8632533.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=24 April 2010 |access-date=24 April 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100505051422/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8632533.stm |archive-date=5 May 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 2 May, Nani scored for the second match in a row, netting the only goal in a 0–1 away victory over Sunderland.<ref>{{cite news |title=Sunderland 0–1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8651355.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=2 May 2010 |access-date=2 May 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512145109/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8651355.stm |archive-date=12 May 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani's third season with Manchester United ended with 34 appearances and seven goals in all competitions.<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchester United Squad Stats – 2009/10 |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/team/squad/_/id/360/season/2009/league/all/manchester-united?cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=16 January 2011 |access-date=16 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232711/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/team/squad/_/id/360/season/2009/league/all/manchester-united?cc=5739 |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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[[File:Nani - Oct 2010.jpg|thumb|left|Nani celebrates scoring against [[West Bromwich Albion F.C.|West Bromwich Albion]] in a 2–2 draw on 16 October 2010]] |
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On 22 August 2010, Nani missed a penalty in the 87th minute away to Fulham, and they then equalised two minutes later through [[Brede Hangeland]] to end the |
On 22 August 2010, Nani missed a penalty in the 87th minute away to Fulham, and they then equalised two minutes later through [[Brede Hangeland]] to end the match 2–2.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fulham 2–2 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8927954.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 August 2010 |access-date=29 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822190019/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/8927954.stm |archive-date=22 August 2010 |url-status=live }}</ref> Six days later, in a 3–0 home victory over West Ham United, Nani scored his first goal of the season and assisted Dimitar Berbatov in a Man of the Match display.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani's perfect riposte |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2010/Aug/Nanis-perfect-riposte.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=28 August 2010 |access-date=29 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011083132/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2010/Aug/Nanis-perfect-riposte.aspx |archive-date=11 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani scored and assisted [[Michael Owen]] in a 2–2 away draw away to [[Bolton Wanderers F.C.|Bolton Wanderers]] on 26 September.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bolton 2–2 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9023209.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=26 September 2010 |access-date=26 September 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208081440/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9023209.stm |archive-date=8 February 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> On 16 October, Nani scored United's second in a 2–2 home draw against West Bromwich Albion.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 2–2 West Brom |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9085639.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=16 October 2010 |access-date=16 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029033731/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_prem/9085639.stm |archive-date=29 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> Four days later, Nani scored his first Champions League goal of the season, scoring the solitary strike in a 1–0 home victory over [[Bursaspor]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 1–0 Bursaspor |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/9102208.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=20 October 2010 |access-date=20 October 2010 }}</ref> |
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On 30 October, Nani scored a controversial second goal as United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at home.<ref>{{cite news |title=Man Utd 2–0 Tottenham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9137317.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=30 October 2010 |access-date=30 October 2010 }}</ref> He scored into an empty net after Tottenham goalkeeper [[Heurelho Gomes]] rolled the ball out to take a free-kick he thought had been given for handball; however, play was allowed to go on as referee [[Mark Clattenburg]] did not blow his whistle.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs boss Harry Redknapp bemoans 'farcical' Nani goal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/9142575.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=30 October 2010 |access-date=30 October 2010 }}</ref> On 27 November, Nani scored United's fifth goal in a 7–1 home win over [[Blackburn Rovers F.C.|Blackburn Rovers]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Saj |last=Chowdury |title=Man Utd 7–1 Blackburn |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9221096.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=27 November 2010 |access-date=27 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112212350/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9221096.stm |archive-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani netted his first goal of 2011 as he scored the winning strike in a 2–1 home victory over [[Stoke City F.C.|Stoke City]] on 4 January.<ref>{{cite news |first=Jonathan |last=Stevenson |title=Man Utd 2–1 Stoke |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9334445.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=4 January 2011 |access-date=4 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819065122/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9334445.stm |archive-date=19 August 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On 22 January, Nani scored the final goal of a 5–0 home victory over Birmingham City.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Whyatt |title=Man Utd 5-0 Birmingham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9363496.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 January 2011 |accessdate=22 January 2011 }}</ref> Nani netted United's only goal in their first league loss of the season, a 2–1 defeat at [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolves]] on 5 February.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Whyatt |title=Wolves 2-1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9384148.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=5 February 2011 |accessdate=5 February 2011 }}</ref> Seven days later Nani scored his first [[Manchester derby]] goal, opening the scoring in a 2–1 home victory over [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 2-1 Man City |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9391007.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=12 February 2011 |accessdate=12 February 2011 }}</ref> On 6 March, during United's 3–1 loss against Liverpool at [[Anfield]], Nani was injured following a challenge from [[Jamie Carragher]] just before half-time. Nani came to tears after the challenge and subsequently he was stretched off the pitch. Following post-match comments to the press from Manchester United it was believed Nani had suffered a broken leg. However this was not the case as he started training the following week.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Liverpool 3-1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9410613.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=6 March 2011 |accessdate=6 March 2011 }}</ref> It was thought that Nani would miss up to three weeks as a result of this tackle and would return in April,<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchester United winger Nani ruled out until April |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9421980.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=11 March 2011 |accessdate=11 March 2011 }}</ref> however, he recovered in time to play 61 minutes of a 2–1 victory over [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 15 March.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 2-1 Marseille (agg 2-1) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/9424108.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=15 March 2011 |accessdate=15 March 2011 }}</ref> He was revealed as a contender for the [[Professional Footballers' Association]] (PFA) [[PFA Young Player of the Year|Young Player of the Year]] award alongside teammate [[Javier Hernández Balcázar|Javier Hernández]] on 8 April.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gareth Bale & Samir Nasri lead PFA nominations |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13012491.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=8 April 2011 |accessdate=8 April 2011 }}</ref> However, many people, including Nani, expressed their surprise that he was not nominated for the [[PFA Player of the Year|main award]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Thom |last=Gibbs |title=PFA Player of the Year - the alternative shortlist |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8437932/PFA-Player-of-the-Year-the-alternative-shortlist.html |work=Telegraph.co.uk |publisher=The Telegraph |date=8 April 2011 |accessdate=8 April 2011 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Peter |last=O'Rourke |title=Nani disappointed by snub |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6865437,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |date=11 April 2011 |accessdate=11 April 2011 }}</ref> Following this nomination, he assisted both goals in a 2–0 home win over Fulham on 9 April.<ref>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |title=Man Utd 2-0 Fulham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9448841.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=9 April 2011 |accessdate=9 April 2011 }}</ref> Nani lost out to [[Jack Wilshere]] for the PFA Young Player of the Year award on 18 April but he was however included into the [[PFA Team of the Year|PFA Premier League Team of the Year]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs' Gareth Bale wins PFA player of the year award |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13110874.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 April 2011 |accessdate=18 April 2011 }}</ref> He was awarded for his outstanding season as he was voted Players' Player of the Year at the club's awards night on 18 May.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Froggatt |title=Nani is players' choice |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=18 May 2011 |accessdate=18 May 2011}}</ref> |
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On 22 January, Nani scored the final goal of a 5–0 home victory over Birmingham City.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Whyatt |title=Man Utd 5–0 Birmingham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9363496.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=22 January 2011 |access-date=22 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112212352/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9363496.stm |archive-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani scored United's only goal in their first league loss of the season, a 2–1 defeat at [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] on 5 February.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Whyatt |title=Wolves 2–1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9384148.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=5 February 2011 |access-date=5 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312182626/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9384148.stm |archive-date=12 March 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> Seven days later Nani scored his first [[Manchester derby]] goal, opening the scoring in a 2–1 home victory over Manchester City.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 2–1 Man City |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9391007.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=12 February 2011 |access-date=12 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113033710/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9391007.stm |archive-date=13 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On 6 March, during United's 3–1 loss against Liverpool at [[Anfield]], Nani was injured following a challenge from [[Jamie Carragher]] just before half-time. Nani shed tears after the challenge and was subsequently taken off the pitch in a stretcher. Following post-match comments to the press from Manchester United, it was believed Nani had suffered a broken leg. However, this was not the case as he started training the following week.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Liverpool 3–1 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9410613.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=6 March 2011 |access-date=6 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112212355/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9410613.stm |archive-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was thought Nani would miss up to three weeks as a result of this tackle and would return in April,<ref>{{cite news |title=Manchester United winger Nani ruled out until April |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9421980.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=11 March 2011 |access-date=11 March 2011 }}</ref> but he recovered in time to play 61 minutes of a 2–1 victory over [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] on 15 March.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 2–1 Marseille (agg 2–1) |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/9424108.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=15 March 2011 |access-date=15 March 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029033735/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/9424108.stm |archive-date=29 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Nani was revealed as a contender for the [[Professional Footballers' Association]] (PFA) [[PFA Young Player of the Year|Young Player of the Year]] award alongside teammate [[Javier Hernández]] on 8 April.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gareth Bale & Samir Nasri lead PFA nominations |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13012491.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=8 April 2011 |access-date=8 April 2011 |archive-date=24 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200124065913/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13012491 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, many people, including Nani, expressed their surprise he was not nominated for the [[PFA Player of the Year|main award]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Thom |last=Gibbs |title=PFA Player of the Year – the alternative shortlist |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8437932/PFA-Player-of-the-Year-the-alternative-shortlist.html |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 April 2011 |access-date=8 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410062104/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/premier-league/8437932/PFA-Player-of-the-Year-the-alternative-shortlist.html |archive-date=10 April 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Peter |last=O'Rourke |title=Nani disappointed by snub |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6865437,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=British Sky Broadcasting |date=11 April 2011 |access-date=11 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110414005808/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6865437,00.html |archive-date=14 April 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Following this nomination, he assisted both goals in a 2–0 home win over Fulham on 9 April.<ref>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |title=Man Utd 2–0 Fulham |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9448841.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=9 April 2011 |access-date=9 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110410033556/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/9448841.stm |archive-date=10 April 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani lost out to [[Jack Wilshere]] for the PFA Young Player of the Year award on 18 April but he was included in the [[PFA Team of the Year|PFA Premier League Team of the Year]] for the first time.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spurs' Gareth Bale wins PFA player of the year award |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/13110874.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 April 2011 |access-date=18 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028221527/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13110874 |archive-date=28 October 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was awarded for his outstanding season as he was voted Players' Player of the Year at the club's awards night on 18 May.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Froggatt |title=Nani is players' choice |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=18 May 2011 |access-date=18 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110519231020/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |archive-date=19 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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====2011–12 season==== |
====2011–12 season==== |
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Nani began the [[2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season|new season]] by putting in a man of the match performance and scoring twice against derby rivals Manchester City in the [[2011 FA Community Shield|2011 Community Shield]], including a 94th-minute winner, as United came from two goals down to win 3–2 on 7 August 2011.<ref>{{cite news |first=Chris |last=Bevan |title=Man City 2–3 Man Utd |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14420151.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=7 August 2011 |access-date=7 August 2011 |archive-url=https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20110808010807/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/14420151.stm |archive-date=8 August 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored his first league goal of the [[2011–12 Premier League|2011–12 season]] by netting United's fifth goal in an 8–2 victory over Arsenal on 28 August.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 8–2 Arsenal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/14606020.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=28 August 2011 |access-date=28 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112213154/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/14606020.stm |archive-date=12 January 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nani made his 100th Premier League appearance on 18 September as he scored in a 3–1 home win over Chelsea.<ref>{{cite news |first=Phil |last=McNulty |title=Man Utd 3–1 Chelsea |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14869914.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 September 2011 |access-date=18 September 2011 }}</ref> He scored with a long-range strike after cutting inside from the right wing. He was also awarded with the man of the match. In United's following league match at the [[Britannia Stadium]], Nani scored his third goal of the season in a 1–1 draw with Stoke City. He played a neat one-two with [[Darren Fletcher]] before making his way through Stoke's defence and firing a low shot inside the left post. Nani started the match against Manchester City where they fell victim to a 1–6 beating at home to their neighbours. On 1 November, Nani was shortlisted for the prestigious [[FIFA Ballon d'Or]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2011}} |
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On 10 December, the first match after United's elimination from the [[2011–12 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]], Nani scored a brace in a home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He opened the scoring in the 17th minute to put them 1–0 up with a shot into the bottom left corner. He scored his second goal in the 56th minute, tapping in from [[Antonio Valencia]]'s drilled cross across the six-yard box to extend the lead to 3–1. He was later replaced by winger [[Ashley Young]] as the match finished 4–1 to the home side. Nani scored his sixth league goal of the season and provided two assists in a 5–0 away win at Fulham on 21 December. He first advanced on a run down the left flank before crossing for [[Danny Welbeck]] to slot home. He then met a Ryan Giggs cross with his head to glance United into a 2–0 lead. He then returned the compliment, squaring for Giggs to put United 3–0 up before half-time. |
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During Manchester United's 2–1 win against Arsenal on 22 January, Nani sustained a foot injury from a tackle by Arsenal defender [[Laurent Koscielny]] in the 75th minute and was replaced by Ashley Young. After a scan on Nani's foot, he was feared to have suffered a metatarsal injury, thus not being able to play for two months. Nani returned to football on 15 April at United's match against Aston Villa as a substitute, replacing Young on the left wing. He scored a goal in stoppage time (93rd minute) with a low shot past Villa goalkeeper [[Shay Given]] from [[Jonny Evans]]' through-ball assist, resulting in a 4–0 win over Villa. Nani then followed this with another goal when chipping [[Tim Howard]] at his near post in a 4–4 draw at Old Trafford against Everton.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tom |last=Rostance |title=Fulham 0–5 Man Utd |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=21 December 2011 |access-date=21 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110713235449/http://www.manutd.com/en/Players-And-Staff/First-Team/Nani.aspx |archive-date=13 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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====2012–13 season==== |
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During the season Nani scored a single Premier League goal, and three in all competitions, marking significant decrease compared with previous seasons. He played just 11 times in the league, including only seven as a starter, although United ended up winning the league 11 points ahead of second place, to give Nani his fourth Premier League winner's medal. His most memorable appearance in the season came in the second leg of United's [[2012–13 UEFA Champions League|UEFA Champions League]] round of 16 tie with Real Madrid. With Manchester United leading 1—0, Nani was sent off in the 56th minute for a high boot on [[Álvaro Arbeloa]]; Real Madrid took advantage of their numerical superiority and scored twice to win the match 2–1, and the tie 3–2 on aggregate.<ref>{{cite web|title=Manchester United - Real Madrid match report|url=https://uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000348/match=2009597/|website=UEFA.com|date=31 January 2010|access-date=23 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171229022125/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000348/match=2009597/|archive-date=29 December 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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====2013–14 season==== |
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On 5 September 2013, Nani renewed his contract with Manchester United, which was to keep him at the club until 2018. He started his first match of [[2013–14 Manchester United F.C. season|2013–14 season]] against Liverpool in the [[2013–14 Football League Cup|League Cup]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani signs new deal |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/Nani-new-contract.aspx |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United |date=5 September 2013 |access-date=5 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130907235418/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2013/Sep/Nani-new-contract.aspx |archive-date=7 September 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite this, Nani spent most of the season struggling against injury and trying to find form.<ref>{{cite web|last1=McCann|first1=Danny|title=Manchester United boss David Moyes challenges Nani to be more consistent|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-boss-david-moyes-2868311|publisher=The Mirror|access-date=25 October 2014|date=30 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031052805/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manchester-united-boss-david-moyes-2868311|archive-date=31 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Cross|first1=John|title=Manchester United winger Nani's £10million Juventus move blocked by incoming boss Louis van Gaal|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-nani-3499432|publisher=The Mirror|access-date=25 October 2014|date=5 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031052817/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-transfer-news-nani-3499432|archive-date=31 October 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> He scored only once during the season. |
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====Loan return to Sporting CP==== |
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On 19 August 2014, Sporting CP announced the return of Nani to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United, as part of a deal that brought centre-back [[Marcos Rojo]] to United.<ref>{{cite news |first1=Scott |last1=Saunders |title=Manchester United Reach '£16m Plus Nani' Agreement With Sporting for Marcos Rojo |url=http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/scott.saunders.2/1193912/sporting-lisbon-confirm-marcos-rojo-has-joined-manchester-united-with-nani-going-the-other-way |website=FTBpro |access-date=20 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821035559/http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/scott.saunders.2/1193912/sporting-lisbon-confirm-marcos-rojo-has-joined-manchester-united-with-nani-going-the-other-way |archive-date=21 August 2014}}</ref> Nani was given the number 77 shirt.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani fica com o número 77 |trans-title=Nani gets the 77 shirt |url=http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=496241&rss=1 |website=A Bola |access-date=23 August 2014 |language=pt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826120652/http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=496241&rss=1 |archive-date=26 August 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Nani made his comeback at the [[Estádio José Alvalade]] in a [[2014–15 Primeira Liga|Primeira Liga]] match against [[F.C. Arouca|Arouca]], four days after signing. He missed a penalty, received a yellow card and was substituted in the 77th minute as the match ended in a 1–0 win for Sporting.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-in/match/sporting-cp-v-arouca/lineups/cs99sbx6u4whra9jhjozrbkr9|title=Sporting CP v Arouca Starting XIs, 23/08/14, Primeira Liga | Goal.com|website=www.goal.com}}</ref> He scored his first goal of this loan on 17 September, opening a 1–1 draw at [[NK Maribor|Maribor]] in the first match of the [[2014–15 UEFA Champions League group stage]]. He was also voted Man of the Match.<ref>{{cite news|title=Last-gasp Zahovič earns Maribor a Sporting draw|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014312/postmatch/index.html|access-date=17 September 2014|publisher=[[UEFA]]|date=17 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140920034955/http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2015/matches/round=2000548/match=2014312/postmatch/index.html|archive-date=20 September 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> Nani scored his first league goal for the club four days later in a 4–0 win against [[Gil Vicente F.C.|Gil Vicente]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Gil Vicente 0–4 Sporting|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29305769|access-date=4 January 2015|work=BBC Sport|date=21 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140925233409/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/29305769|archive-date=25 September 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> On 3 January 2015, Nani was sent off for two bookings in a 3–0 win over [[G.D. Estoril-Praia|Estoril]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Porto wins 5–1 at Gil Vicente to close on Benfica|url=https://news.yahoo.com/porto-wins-5-1-gil-vicente-close-benfica-223831415.html|access-date=4 January 2015|work=Yahoo News|agency=Associated Press|date=3 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104192320/http://news.yahoo.com/porto-wins-5-1-gil-vicente-close-benfica-223831415.html|archive-date=4 January 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Nani scored in Sporting's [[penalty shoot-out (association football)|penalty shootout]] victory over [[S.C. Braga|Braga]] in the [[2015 Taça de Portugal Final|2015 Taça de Portugal final]], which earned the club their first trophy since 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sporting win dramatic Taça de Portugal final on penalties|url=http://www.portugoal.net/club-news/212-sporting-win-a-dramatic-taca-de-portugal-final-on-penalties|access-date=19 June 2015|publisher=Portugoal|date=31 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620001420/http://www.portugoal.net/club-news/212-sporting-win-a-dramatic-taca-de-portugal-final-on-penalties|archive-date=20 June 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Fenerbahçe=== |
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[[File:Shaht-Fener (4).jpg|thumb|upright|Nani with [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] in 2015]] |
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On 6 July 2015, Nani joined Turkish club [[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]], signing a three-year deal<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/06/fenerbahce-nani-manchester-united-transfer|title=Fenerbahce sign Nani from Manchester United for £4.3m|date=6 July 2015|access-date=7 July 2015|work=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150708075344/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/06/fenerbahce-nani-manchester-united-transfer|archive-date=8 July 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> for a £4.25 million transfer fee.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani: Fenerbahce sign Manchester United winger for £4.25m |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33410895 |publisher=BBC Sport (British Broadcasting Corporation) |date=6 July 2015 |access-date=6 July 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150707050935/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33410895 |archive-date=7 July 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref> He and his former United teammate [[Robin van Persie]] debuted 22 days later in a goalless home draw against [[FC Shakhtar Donetsk|Shakhtar Donetsk]] in the [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League qualifying phase and play-off round|third qualifying round]] of [[2015–16 UEFA Champions League|the season's Champions League]], with Nani starting.<ref>{{cite news|title=Champions League roundup: Van Persie and Nani draw blank for Fenerbahce|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/29/champions-league-third-qualifying-round-first-leg-fenerbahce-shakhtar-donetsk-robin-van-persie|access-date=29 July 2015|work=The Guardian|date=28 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910110105/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/29/champions-league-third-qualifying-round-first-leg-fenerbahce-shakhtar-donetsk-robin-van-persie|archive-date=10 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He scored two goals including the winner, a free-kick in second-half stoppage time, against [[Antalyaspor]] on 30 August.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/29936369.asp |title=Fenerbahçe 2 - 1 Antalyaspor |access-date=31 August 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005041041/http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/spor/futbol/29936369.asp |archive-date=5 October 2015}}</ref> |
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On 26 May 2016, Nani was sent off in the [[Turkish Cup]] final for sarcastically applauding the referee following a 1–0 loss to rivals [[Galatasaray S.K. (football)|Galatasaray]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Galatasaray 1-0 Fenerbahce: Podolski header settles Turkish Cup final |url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1956/europe/2016/05/26/23962332/galatasaray-1-0-fenerbahce-podolski-header-settles-turkish |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=Goal |date=26 May 2016}}</ref> |
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===Valencia=== |
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In July 2016, Nani signed for Spanish club [[Valencia CF|Valencia]] on a three-year contract, with Valencia paying an undisclosed fee – reported at £7.2 million – to complete the transfer.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani: Valencia sign former Man Utd winger on three-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36715258 |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=5 July 2016 |access-date=5 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708150930/http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/36715258 |archive-date=8 July 2016 |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=Nani: 'United contract could have been best moment of my life – but it turned into the worst' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/17/nani-manchester-united-best-worst-moment-life |work=The Guardian |date=17 August 2016 |access-date=17 August 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817200415/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/aug/17/nani-manchester-united-best-worst-moment-life |archive-date=17 August 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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Nani was suspended for Valencia's season opener against [[UD Las Palmas|Las Palmas]] as he had not served his suspension from his last game for Fenerbahçe.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani banned for Valencia opener |url=https://www.football-espana.net/2016/08/04/nani-banned-for-valencia-opener |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=Football España |date=4 August 2016}}</ref> He debuted on 27 August in the next game, a 1–0 loss at [[SD Eibar|Eibar]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Barroso |first1=Ander |title=Pako: "Que me digan cómo puede ser penalti cuando nos han explicado la regla"|trans-title=Pako "They can tell me how it can be a penalty when they've told us the rule"|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/valencia/2016/08/27/57c1dd9a46163f0f258b4607.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |work=Marca |date=27 August 2016 |language=Spanish}}</ref> On 25 September, in his 500th game as a professional, he opened his Valencia account with his 100th goal to conclude a 2–1 win at [[CD Leganés|Leganés]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Puig |first1=Darío |title=El doble premio de Nani|trans-title=Nani's double award|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/valencia/2016/09/27/57ea2d91e2704e2c3b8b4599.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |date=27 September 2016 |language=Spanish}}</ref> In his one season at the [[Mestalla]], he suffered four muscular injuries over the course of the campaign – a contrast to his previous year in Turkey, where he played 64 games for club and country.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Puig |first1=Darío |title=El ritmo de Nani|trans-title=Nani's rhythm |url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/valencia/2017/03/09/58c03be0268e3ed4188b458d.html |access-date=9 December 2021 |work=Marca |date=9 March 2017 |language=Spanish}}</ref> |
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====Loan to Lazio==== |
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On 31 August 2017, [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]] announced the signing of Nani on a season-long loan deal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Benvenuto Nani |trans-title=Welcome Nani |url=http://www.sslazio.it/it/news/ultime-news/40633-benvenuto-nani |publisher=S.S. Lazio |language=it |date=31 August 2017 |access-date=31 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170831220202/http://www.sslazio.it/it/news/ultime-news/40633-benvenuto-nani |archive-date=31 August 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> He scored his first goal for Lazio on 29 October, the final goal of a 5–1 away victory over [[Benevento Calcio|Benevento]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.football-italia.net/112033/lazio-unstoppable-benevento|title=Lazio unstoppable at Benevento|publisher=Football Italia|date=29 October 2017|access-date=29 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171030003509/http://www.football-italia.net/112033/lazio-unstoppable-benevento|archive-date=30 October 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Return to Sporting CP=== |
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On 11 July 2018, [[Sporting CP]] announced that Nani would be rejoining the club.<ref>[https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/11/sporting-cp-officially-confirm-signing-former-manchester-united-star-nani Sporting CP Officially Confirm the Signing of Former Manchester United Star Nani] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712002841/https://www.si.com/soccer/2018/07/11/sporting-cp-officially-confirm-signing-former-manchester-united-star-nani |date=12 July 2018 }}, [[Sports Illustrated]], 11 July 2018</ref> He scored twice in his second game on 18 August, a 2–1 home win over [[Vitória Setúbal]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Sporting vence Vitória de Setúbal com 'bis' de Nani|trans-title=Sporting defeat Vitória de Setúbal with brace from Nani|url=https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/futebol-nacional/sporting-vence-vitoria-de-setubal-com-bis-de-nani_d1093929 |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=Rádio e Televisão de Portugal |date=18 August 2018 |language=Portuguese}}</ref> In one of his final games on 26 January, the [[2019 Taça da Liga Final]] in Braga, he scored Sporting's last penalty as they defeated Porto following a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Cole |first1=Richard |title=Penalties smile on Sporting again as Lions retain Taça da Liga crown |url=https://portugoal.net/club-news/1045-penalties-give-sporting-the-taca-da-liga |access-date=9 December 2021 |publisher=PortuGOAL |date=26 January 2019}}</ref> |
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===Orlando City=== |
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On 18 February 2019, Nani moved to [[Orlando City SC|Orlando City]], signing a three-year contract on a [[Designated Player Rule|Designated Player]] deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2019/02/18/orlando-city-sc-signs-four-time-premier-league-champion-uefa-euros-champion-nani|title=Orlando City SC Signs Four-Time Premier League Champion, UEFA Euros Champion Nani | Orlando City Soccer Club|access-date=19 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219020154/https://www.orlandocitysc.com/post/2019/02/18/orlando-city-sc-signs-four-time-premier-league-champion-uefa-euros-champion-nani|archive-date=19 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> He made his club debut on 2 March, coming on as a 70th minute substitute in Orlando's season opener at home against [[New York City FC]]; the game ended in a 2–2 draw, with Nani registering an assist on [[Dom Dwyer]]'s equaliser.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/03/02/orlando-city-sc-2-new-york-city-fc-2-2019-mls-match-recap |title=Orlando City SC 2, New York City FC 2 – 2019 MLS Match Recap |publisher=MLS Soccer |last1=Quillen |first1=Ian Nicholas |date=2 March 2019 |access-date=11 October 2020 }}</ref> He scored his first goals for the team on 6 April 2019, when he netted twice in Orlando's 4–3 home win over [[Colorado Rapids]], including the game–winning penalty in the 89th minute.<ref>{{cite web |title=Orlando City SC 4, Colorado Rapids 3 2019 MLS Match Recap |url=https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2019-04-06-orlando-city-sc-vs-colorado-rapids/recap |website=mlssoccer.com |access-date=7 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191212142950/https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2019-04-06-orlando-city-sc-vs-colorado-rapids/recap |archive-date=12 December 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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On 31 July 2020, he missed a penalty in regulation time against [[Los Angeles FC]] in the quarter-finals of the [[MLS is Back Tournament]] but later assisted the last-minute equalizer and scored the winning penalty during an extra-time [[Penalty shoot-out (association football)|shootout]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Parsons|first=Brant|title=Watch: Orlando City's Nani scores the game-winning penalty kick|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-soccer/os-sp-orlando-city-game-winner-lafc-20200801-ij23p3db5vasbmvklsfkilzyny-story.html|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801031130/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-city-soccer/os-sp-orlando-city-game-winner-lafc-20200801-ij23p3db5vasbmvklsfkilzyny-story.html|archive-date=1 August 2020|access-date=1 August 2020|website=Orlando Sentinel|date=August 2020 }}</ref> In the semi-finals against [[Minnesota United FC|Minnesota United]], Nani scored two first-half goals to help his team reach the final with a 3–1 win.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/aug/07/orlando-city-minnesota-united-mls-is-back-semifinal |title=Nani double lifts Orlando City past Minnesota into MLS is Back final |website=www.theguardian.com |date=6 August 2020 |access-date=20 June 2023}}</ref> However, Orlando City eventually finished runners-up in the tournament, losing to [[Portland Timbers]] in the final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Portland Timbers win MLS is Back Tournament after edging Orlando City in final |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/portland-timbers-win-mls-is-back-tournament-after-edging-orlando-/b192fyxhsx91zw36gwhkkgpi |website=www.goal.com}}</ref> |
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On 6 May 2021, Nani's goal against [[FC Cincinnati]] in a 3–0 victory five days earlier saw him awarded [[2021 Major League Soccer season#Goal of the Week|Goal of the Week]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 May 2021 |title=ORLvsCIN 05-01-2021 |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/competitions/mls-regular-season/2021/matches/orlvscin-05-01-2021/ |access-date=18 September 2024 |website=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref> On 2 August, Nani was named [[2021 Major League Soccer season#Player / Team of the Week|Player of the Week]] for providing a goal and an assist in a 3–2 victory over [[Atlanta United FC|Atlanta United]] two days earlier.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hunte |first=Sydney |date=30 June 2021 |title=Recap: Orlando City SC 3, Atlanta United 2 |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/recap-orlando-city-sc-3-atlanta-united-2 |access-date=18 September 2024 |website=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2021 |title=Orlando City's Nani named Week 16 MLS Player of the Week |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/orlando-city-s-nani-named-week-16-mls-player-of-the-week |access-date=18 September 2024 |website=[[Major League Soccer]]}}</ref> On 21 May, the MLS Disciplinary Committee suspended Nani for two games for making physical contact with referee [[Alex Chilowicz]] during a match at [[D.C. United]] five days earlier on 16 May.<ref>{{cite web |author1=The Associated Press |title=Nani suspended for 2 games for making contact with official |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nani-suspended-for-2-games-for-making-contact-with-official/ |website=[[The Seattle Times]] |access-date=26 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728021208/https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nani-suspended-for-2-games-for-making-contact-with-official/ |archive-date=28 July 2021 |date=21 May 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> On 26 November, Nani announced he was leaving Orlando City following the expiration of his contract.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nani announces departure from Orlando City SC after contract expires |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/nani-announces-departure-from-orlando-city-sc-after-contract-expires |website=Major League Soccer}}</ref> |
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===Venezia=== |
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On 14 January 2022, he signed a contract with Italian [[Serie A]] club [[Venezia F.C.|Venezia]] until the end of the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Venezia F.C.|Venezia]]|url=https://www.veneziafc.it/en/news/nani-joins-venezia-fc|title=NANI JOINS VENEZIA FC|date=14 January 2022|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref> The contract was terminated by mutual consent on 8 July 2022.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Venezia|url=https://www.veneziafc.it/en/news/luis-nani-departs-venezia-fc|title=LUÍS NANI DEPARTS VENEZIA FC|date=8 July 2022|access-date=10 July 2022}}</ref> |
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===Melbourne Victory=== |
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On 12 July 2022, Nani signed a two-year contract with [[A-League Men]] club [[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]].<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]]|url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/melbourne-victory-signs-portuguese-legend-luis-nani|title= Melbourne Victory Signs Portuguese Legend Luis Nani|date=12 July 2022|access-date=12 July 2022}}</ref> |
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Three days later, he made his unofficial debut for his new team, coming on as a late substitute in a 4–1 loss to former side Manchester United.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nani makes Victory debut as Manchester United stay perfect in pre-season |url=https://keepup.com.au/news/united-beat-victory-perfect-in-pre-season/ |website=KEEPUP |language=en-AU |date=15 July 2022}}</ref> On 6 January 2023, during an [[2022–23 A-League Men|A-League Men]] game against [[Brisbane Roar FC|Brisbane Roar]], he [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament]] in an accidental clash with opponent [[Connor Chapman]], and was ruled out for the rest of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 January 2023 |title=Injury Update: Luis Nani |url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/injury-update-luis-nani |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=Melbourne Victory}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2023 |title=Injury shocker: ALM star Nani ruptures ACL |url=https://www.espn.com/soccer/melbourne-victory-ausmelbourne_victory_fc/story/4847605/melbourne-victory-marquee-signing-luis-nani-ruptures-acl |access-date=10 January 2023 |website=ESPN.com }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2023 |title=Injury blow for Victory's Nani as ACL rupture confirmed |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/injury-blow-victorys-nani-acl-rupture-confirmed-2023-01-08/ |access-date=10 January 2023 }}</ref> |
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On 31 May 2023, the club confirmed Nani's departure.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://melbournevictory.com.au/news/luis-nani-departs-melbourne-victory|title=Luis Nani departs Melbourne Victory|website=[[Melbourne Victory FC|Melbourne Victory]]|date=31 May 2023}}</ref> |
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=== Adana Demirspor === |
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On 13 July 2023, [[Süper Lig]] club [[Adana Demirspor]] announced the signing of Nani on a one-year contract, with an option for a further year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 July 2023 |title=Nani oficializado como reforço do Adana Demirspor |trans-title=Nani officialized as reinforcement of Adana Demirspor |url=https://www.record.pt/internacional/detalhe/nani-oficializado-como-reforco-do-adana-demirspor |access-date=13 July 2023 |publisher=[[Record (Portuguese newspaper)|Record]] |language=pt-PT}}</ref> He was in the squad for 28 league matches and 5 European Cup qualifiers and scored 4 goals in Adana Demirspor. On 13 May 2024, it was announced that he had left the club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yukatel Adana Demirspor ayrılığı duyurdu |trans-title=Yukatel Adana Demirspor announces separation |url=https://beinsports.com.tr/haber/yukatel-adana-demirspor-ayriligi-duyurdu |website=beinsports |date=13 May 2024 |access-date=13 May 2024 |language=tr-TR}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Turkish Football Federation Page of Nani |url=https://www.tff.org/Default.aspx?pageId=30&kisiId=1821848 |website=TFF |access-date=13 May 2024}}</ref> |
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=== Estrela Amadora and retirement === |
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On 8 December 2024, after playing for [[Estrela Amadora]], Nani announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 December 2024 |title=Ex-Man Utd, Portugal winger Nani retires |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/42856547/ex-man-united-portugal-star-nani-retires-professional-football |access-date=8 December 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn5472vqqq6o|title=Nani: Former Man Utd, Sporting and Portugal winger retires|date=8 December 2024|website=BBC Sport}}</ref> |
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==International career== |
==International career== |
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===Portugal under–21=== |
===Portugal under–21=== |
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Nani was the youngest member of the [[Portugal national under-21 football team|Portugal squad]] at the [[2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship]], making his debut on 23 May 2006 in a |
Nani was the youngest member of the [[Portugal national under-21 football team|Portugal U21 squad]] at the [[2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship]], making his debut on 23 May 2006 in a 1–0 defeat to [[France national under-21 football team|France]].<ref>{{cite news |title=France off to a flyer against hosts |url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under21/history/season=2006/round=1912/match=83591/index.html |publisher=UEFA |date=23 May 2006 |access-date=29 January 2011 |first=Greg |last=Demetriou |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160115210953/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/under21/history/season%3D2006/round%3D1912/match%3D83591/index.html |archive-date=15 January 2016}}</ref> He appeared in all three matches, scoring no goals, before Portugal bowed out in group stages.<ref name="Nani2010">{{cite news |title=Nani ESPN Profile |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/player/bio?id=67716&cc=5739&ver=global |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=10 January 2011 |access-date=10 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232747/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/player/bio?id=67716&cc=5739&ver=global |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> During the [[2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2007 European Under-21 Football Championship]], he made four appearances,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rsssf.org/tablese/eur-u21-2007det.html |title=European U-21 Championship 2007 – Final Tournament Details |publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation |first=Marcel |last=Haisma |access-date=29 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514004216/http://www.rsssf.com/tablese/eur-u21-2007det.html |archive-date=14 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> scoring one goal in a 4–0 victory against [[Israel national under-21 football team|Israel U21]] in a group stage match on 16 June 2007,<ref name="Israel U21 0–4 Portugal U21">{{cite news |title=Israel U21 0–4 Portugal U21 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/6759055.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=16 June 2007 |access-date=29 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214150423/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/6759055.stm |archive-date=14 December 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> and had to be taken off during the match after a right ankle injury.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani recovers quickly to give Portugal boost |first=Peter |last=Lansley |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/european_football/article1945739.ece |work=The Sunday Times |date=18 June 2007 |access-date=29 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629123255/http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/european_football/article1945739.ece |archive-date=29 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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===Portugal senior team=== |
===Portugal senior team=== |
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[[File:Nani Portugal.jpg|thumb|upright|Nani in action for Portugal in 2008]] |
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Nani made his first appearance for the senior [[Portugal national football team|Portuguese team]] on 1 September 2006, and marked his debut with a goal in Portugal's 4–2 friendly defeat to [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]].<ref name="who_are"/> Nani was omitted from Portugal's |
Nani made his first appearance for the senior [[Portugal national football team|Portuguese team]] on 1 September 2006, and marked his debut with a goal in Portugal's 4–2 friendly defeat to [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]].<ref name="who_are"/> Nani was omitted from Portugal's 1–1 draw with [[Armenia national football team|Armenia]], but was recalled for Euro 2008 qualifiers against [[Poland national football team|Poland]] and [[Serbia national football team|Serbia]] in September.<ref>{{cite news |first=Robin |last=Hackett |title=Scolari recalls Nani |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_2695520,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=BSkyB |date=30 August 2007 |access-date=30 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023082641/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_2695520,00.html |archive-date=23 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also provided the assist for [[Ricardo Quaresma]]'s goal in a friendly against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] on 6 February 2008.<ref>{{cite news |title=Italy 3–1 Portugal: Rampant Azzurri looking good |url=http://soccernet-akamai.espn.go.com/report?id=234403&league=FIFA.FRIENDLY&&cc=3888 |work=ESPNsoccernet |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |date=6 February 2008 |access-date=29 November 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090412183926/http://soccernet-akamai.espn.go.com/report?id=234403&league=FIFA.FRIENDLY&&cc=3888 |archive-date=12 April 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani was ruled out of Portugal's friendly with [[Greece national football team|Greece]] in March 2008 due to injury.<ref>{{cite news |title=United duo out for Portugal |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3343764,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=British Sky Broadcasting |date=24 March 2008 |access-date=24 March 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080325134114/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_3343764,00.html |archive-date=25 March 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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====Euro 2008==== |
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Nani was a regular member of the |
Nani was a regular member of the Portugal squad in [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|Euro 2008 qualification]], and scored one of the goals in the 2–1 away win over [[Belgium national football team|Belgium]] on 2 June 2007.<ref>{{cite news |title=Belgium 1–2 Portugal |url=http://www.free-football.tv/news/Belgium1-2Portugal.html |work=free-football.tv |publisher=Free Football |date=4 June 2007 |access-date=4 June 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071025064707/http://www.free-football.tv/news/Belgium1-2Portugal.html |archive-date=25 October 2007}}</ref> Nani received a call-up to [[Luiz Felipe Scolari]]'s 23-man squad for [[UEFA Euro 2008|Euro 2008]] alongside Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scolari names Portugal squad |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11966_3557371,00.html |work=Sky Sports |publisher=British Sky Broadcasting |date=12 May 2008 |access-date=12 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080514042028/http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11966_3557371,00.html |archive-date=14 May 2008 |url-status=live }}</ref> During the campaign, Nani played three matches and started just one,<ref name="Nani2010"/> but did provide the assist for [[Hélder Postiga]]'s goal during a substitute appearance in the 3–2 quarter-final defeat to [[Germany national football team|Germany]] on 19 June.<ref>{{cite news |first=Andrew |last=McKenzie |title=Portugal 2–3 Germany |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/euro_2008/7363493.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=19 June 2008 |access-date=19 June 2008 }}</ref> |
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Nani's fourth international goal came in Portugal's final friendly match before their [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|World Cup qualifying campaign]] started, a 5–0 victory over the [[Faroe Islands national football team|Faroe Islands]] on 20 August 2008.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal 5–0 Faroe Islands |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/player/bio?id=67716&cc=5739&ver=global |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=20 August 2008 |access-date=20 August 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232747/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/player/bio?id=67716&cc=5739&ver=global |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani scored the final goal of a 4–0 victory over [[Malta national football team|Malta]] as Portugal started qualification for the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|2010 World Cup]] on 6 September.<ref>{{cite news |last=Mira |first=Luís |url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/1646/wcq-2010-europe/2008/09/06/852422/portugal-thrash-sorry-malta |title=Portugal Thrash Sorry Malta |publisher=Goal.com |date=6 September 2009 |access-date=22 January 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013163842/http://www.goal.com/en/news/1646/wcq-2010-europe/2008/09/06/852422/portugal-thrash-sorry-malta |archive-date=13 October 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> He opened the scoring in the 3–2 home loss against Denmark four days later.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal 2–3 Denmark |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=236383&cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=10 September 2008 |access-date=10 September 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911095523/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=236383&cc=5739 |archive-date=11 September 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani helped Portugal book a [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA second round#Matches|play-off place]] for the World Cup as he netted in the 4–0 home win over Malta on 14 October 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal 4–0 Malta |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=236558&cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=14 October 2009 |access-date=14 October 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025155119/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=236558&cc=5739 |archive-date=25 October 2009 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani was influential in the play-off against [[Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team|Bosnia and Herzegovina]], setting up [[Bruno Alves]] for the only goal in the first leg.<ref>{{cite news |title=Alves goal gives Portugal advantage |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=284571&cc=5739 |work=ESPN Soccernet |publisher=The Entertainment and Sports Programming Network |date=14 November 2009 |access-date=14 November 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628232819/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=284571&cc=5739 |archive-date=28 June 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Raul Meireles]]' goal in the second-leg sealed Portugal's place at the World Cup in South Africa.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal secure spot at World Cup |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8367437.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=18 November 2009 |access-date=18 November 2009 }}</ref> |
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On 1 June 2010, Nani netted Portugal's third in a 3–1 victory over [[Cameroon national football team|Cameroon]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Stephen |last=Fottrell |title=World Cup 2010: Eto'o off as Portugal beat Cameroon |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8717047.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=1 June 2010 |access-date=1 June 2010 }}</ref> Following that game Nani was named in [[Carlos Queiroz]] 23-man squad for the tournament,<ref>{{cite news |title=World Cup 2010: Pepe named in Portugal squad |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676171.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=1 June 2010 |access-date=1 June 2010 }}</ref> However, on 8 June, Nani was ruled out of the tournament through a shoulder injury and was replaced by Benfica midfielder [[Rúben Amorim]].<ref>{{cite news |title=World Cup 2010: Portugal's Nani set for quick recovery |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=299346&cc=5739 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=13 June 2010 |access-date=13 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025003859/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=299346&cc=5739 |archive-date=25 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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====Euro 2012 qualifying==== |
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Nani scored twice and assisted once in [[Paulo Bento]]'s first game in charge of Portugal in a 3–1 [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group H|Euro 2012 qualifying]] win over Denmark on 8 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal 3-1 Denmark |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=299346&cc=5739 |work=soccernet.espn |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=8 October 2010 |accessdate=8 October 2010 }}</ref> |
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Nani scored twice and set up another again in a 5-3 win over Iceland on October 7, 2011. |
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[[File:Lukas Podolski - Nani 20120609.jpg|thumb|upright|left|Nani battling for the ball with [[Lukas Podolski]] in their [[UEFA Euro 2012|Euro 2012]] [[UEFA Euro 2012 Group B#Germany vs Portugal|group stage match]]]] |
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Nani scored twice and assisted once in [[Paulo Bento]]'s first game in charge of Portugal in a 3–1 [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group H|Euro 2012 qualifying]] win over Denmark on 8 October 2010.<ref>{{cite news |title=Portugal 3–1 Denmark |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=299346&cc=5739 |publisher=ESPN Soccernet |date=8 October 2010 |access-date=8 October 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025003859/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=299346&cc=5739 |archive-date=25 October 2010 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Nani scored twice and set up another again in a 5–3 win over Iceland on 7 October 2011. |
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====2014 FIFA World Cup==== |
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===International goals=== |
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Nani started in the opening match of the [[2014 FIFA World Cup|2014 World Cup]] for [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] against Germany.<ref>{{cite news|title=Mühsamer Auftakt: Gomez löst den Knoten|url=http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/em/startseite/europameisterschaft/2012/1/1122667/spielbericht_deutschland_portugal.html|access-date=9 June 2012|newspaper=[[Kicker (sports magazine)|kicker]]|date=9 June 2012|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610174902/http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/em/startseite/europameisterschaft/2012/1/1122667/spielbericht_deutschland_portugal.html|archive-date=10 June 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> After the match, he stated how the team played well despite the loss and how "the referee has discriminated against us, but that's normal, Portugal against big teams never get help".<ref>{{cite news|title=Die Deutschen hatten Glück beim Tor von Gomez|trans-title=The Germans had luck at goal from Gomez|url=https://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/em-2012/article106485434/Die-Deutschen-hatten-Glueck-beim-Tor-von-Gomez.html|access-date=9 June 2012|newspaper=[[Die Welt]]|date=9 June 2012|language=de|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120610101343/http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/em-2012/article106485434/Die-Deutschen-hatten-Glueck-beim-Tor-von-Gomez.html|archive-date=10 June 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> In the team's second fixture, Nani scored the opening goal for Portugal in a 2–2 draw with the [[United States men's national soccer team|United States]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186483/match-report.html|title=Varela strikes to save Portugal|publisher=FIFA.com|date=23 June 2014|access-date=23 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626032918/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=255931/match=300186483/match-report.html|archive-date=26 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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====Under–21==== |
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| 1. || 16 June 2007 || [[Euroborg]], [[Groningen (city)|Groningen]], [[Netherlands]] || {{flagicon|ISR}} [[Israel national under-21 football team|Israel U21]] || 0–'''4''' || 0–4 || [[2007 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2007 European Under-21 Football Championship]] |
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====UEFA Euro 2016==== |
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Nani scored Portugal's first goal in the last match of the group stage, a 3–3 draw against [[Hungary national football team|Hungary]] on 22 June, to help the team qualify for the knockout round.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/jun/22/hungary-v-portugal-euro-2016-live|title=Hungary 3-3 Portugal|work=The Guardian|author1=Michael Butler|date=22 June 2016|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712022311/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/jun/22/hungary-v-portugal-euro-2016-live|archive-date=12 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> He then contributed to the only goal of the match in a 1–0 extra-time victory in the round of 16 against [[Croatia national football team|Croatia]] on 25 June.<ref>{{cite news|last=Atkin|first=John|date=25 June 2016|title=Quaresma snatches extra-time win for Portugal|publisher=UEFA|access-date=26 June 2016|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000744/match=2017998/postmatch/report/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160626134341/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000744/match=2017998/postmatch/report/|archive-date=26 June 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> During their quarter-final match on 30 June against [[Poland national football team|Poland]], Nani set up [[Renato Sanches]]' goal in regulation time and later scored Portugal's fourth penalty in an eventual 5–3 shoot-out victory, following a 1–1 draw after extra-time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000449/match=2017901/index.html|title=Poland 1-1 Portugal|publisher=UEFA.com|author1=Piotr Koźmiński|author2=Joseph Walker|date=30 June 2016|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160712135948/http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000449/match=2017901/index.html|archive-date=12 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In the semi-finals against [[Wales national football team|Wales]] on 6 July, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/jul/06/portugal-v-wales-euro-2016-semi-final-live|title=Portugal 2-0 Wales|work=The Guardian|author=Rob Smyth|date=6 July 2016|access-date=11 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160710122820/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2016/jul/06/portugal-v-wales-euro-2016-semi-final-live|archive-date=10 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[UEFA Euro 2016 Final|final]] against host-nation [[France national football team|France]] on 10 July, Nani was awarded the [[Captain (association football)|captain]]'s armband after Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off in the opening 25 minutes of the match following a challenge from [[Dimitri Payet]]. During extra-time, substitute [[Eder (Portuguese footballer)|Eder]] scored in the 109th minute to earn Portugal a 1–0 victory.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espnfc.us/portugal/story/2910804/portugal-striker-cristiano-ronaldo-forced-off-injured-in-euro-2016-final|title=Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo forced off injured in Euro 2016 final|publisher=ESPN FC|access-date=10 July 2016|date=10 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160711145832/http://www.espnfc.us/portugal/story/2910804/portugal-striker-cristiano-ronaldo-forced-off-injured-in-euro-2016-final|archive-date=11 July 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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[[File:New Zealand-Portugal (22) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|left|Nani during the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup]] |
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| 1. || 1 September 2006 || [[Brøndby Stadium]], [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]] || {{fb|DEN}} || 2–'''2''' || 4–2 || [[Exhibition game|Friendly]] |
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On 24 June 2017, Nani scored the final goal of a 4–0 win over New Zealand in the FIFA Confederations Cup which saw Portugal finish third.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2017/jun/24/new-zealand-v-portugal-confederations-cup-live|title=New Zealand 0-4 Portugal: Confederations Cup – as it happened|first=Paul|last=Doyle|date=24 June 2017|website=The Guardian|access-date=29 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111122310/https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2017/jun/24/new-zealand-v-portugal-confederations-cup-live|archive-date=11 January 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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| 2. || 2 June 2007 || [[King Baudouin Stadium]], [[Brussels]], [[Belgium]] || {{fb|BEL}} || 0–'''1''' || 1–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2008 Qual.]] |
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In May 2018 he was named in Portugal's preliminary 35-man [[Portugal national football team|squad]] for the [[2018 World Cup]] in Russia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-gb/amp/news/revealed-every-world-cup-2018-squad-23-man-preliminary-lists/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb|title=Revealed: Every World Cup 2018 squad - 23-man & preliminary lists & when will they be announced? - Goal.com|date=4 June 2018|publisher=Goal.com|access-date=17 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180517154519/http://www.goal.com/en-gb/amp/news/revealed-every-world-cup-2018-squad-23-man-preliminary-lists/oa0atsduflsv1nsf6oqk576rb|archive-date=17 May 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> but did not make the final 23.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sbs.com.au/news/portugal-world-cup-squad|title=Nearly half Portugal's Euro squad to miss World Cup|date=18 May 2018|publisher=SBS}}</ref> |
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| 3. || 20 August 2008 || [[Estádio Municipal de Aveiro]], [[Aveiro, Portugal|Aveiro]], [[Portugal]] || {{fb|FRO}} || '''5'''–0 || 5–0 || Friendly |
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| 4. || 6 September 2008 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Attard]], [[Malta]] || {{fb|MLT}} || 0–'''4''' || 0–4 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)|2010 FIFA World Cup Qual.]] |
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| 5. || 10 September 2008 || [[Estádio José Alvalade]], [[Lisbon]], Portugal || {{fb|DEN}} || '''1'''–0 || 2–3 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qual. |
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| 6. || 14 October 2009 || [[Estádio D. Afonso Henriques]], [[Guimarães]], Portugal || {{fb|MLT}} || '''1'''–0 || 4–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qual. |
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| 7. || 1 June 2010 || [[Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã]], [[Covilhã]], Portugal || {{fb|CMR}} || '''3'''–1 || 3–1 || Friendly |
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| 8. || rowspan="2"|8 October 2010 || rowspan="2"|[[Estádio do Dragão]], [[Porto]], Portugal || rowspan="2"|{{fb|DEN}} || '''1'''–0 || rowspan="2"|3–1 || rowspan="2"|[[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying|UEFA Euro 2012 Qual.]] |
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| 9. || '''2'''–0 |
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| 10. || rowspan="2"|7 October 2011 || rowspan="2"|[[Estádio do Dragão]], [[Porto]], Portugal || rowspan="2"|{{fb|ISL}} || '''1'''–0 || rowspan="2"|5–3 || rowspan="2"|UEFA Euro 2012 Qual. |
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| 11. || '''2'''–0 |
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| 12. || 15 November 2011 || [[Estádio da Luz]], Lisbon, Portugal || {{fb|BIH}} || '''2'''–0 || 6–2 || [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying play-offs|UEFA Euro 2012 Qual. Play-offs]] |
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==Style of play== |
==Style of play== |
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In the early stages of his career at Manchester United, Nani |
In the early stages of his career at Manchester United, Nani's ability and playing style often invited comparisons with club and international teammate [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], however Nani's style developed into more that of a traditional [[Winger (association football)|winger]] than Ronaldo's evolution into a centre forward. |
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While being able to play on both wings, Nani was more comfortable on the right side, where he was known to utilise his pace along with intricate [[Dribbling#Association football|dribbling]] skills and [[Dummy (football)#Association football|trickery]] to create space in wide areas and provide [[Cross (association football)|crosses]] for teammates. Though capable of cutting inside from either wing to strike at goal from distance, Nani scored fewer goals but produced a substantially higher proportion of assists than his compatriot Ronaldo. Due to his potent attacking talents, he could play a variety of additional roles as a [[Forward (association football)|forward]], including as an [[inverted winger]] on the left, [[second striker]], or even in a more central position as a main [[Striker (association football)|striker]], as he played frequently for Portugal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics|title=Barclays Premier League top scorers, player news & teams of the week|publisher=Premier League|access-date=30 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101203132930/http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics|archive-date=3 December 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/09/nani-portugal-centre-stage-euro-2016|title=Nani out of the wings for Portugal to share centre stage at Euro 2016|work=The Guardian|author1=Andy Brassell|date=9 July 2016|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820074715/https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/jul/09/nani-portugal-centre-stage-euro-2016|archive-date=20 August 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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In Ronaldo's absence, however, Nani's style has developed into a more classical winger's style, able to play on both wings though more comfortable on the right, utilising pace, ball control and trickery to create space. While capable of cutting off both wings to strike at goal from distance, Nani has substantially fewer goals, yet a substantially higher proportion of assists than his former colleague.He can also play in the more attacking position of forward or wing forward.<ref>http://www.premierleague.com/page/Statistics</ref> |
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==Celebration== |
==Celebration== |
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Nani |
Nani [[Goal celebration|celebrated goals]] with a [[somersault]] referred to in Portuguese as a "mortal" ("leap of death"), similar to that of [[Obafemi Martins]] and [[Lomana LuaLua]]. The celebration derived from Nani's background in [[capoeira]], which he used to practice as a child.<ref>{{cite news |first=Amy |last=Lawrence |title=Dancing Nani leads Portugal's new generation |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/jun/10/newsstory.sport2 |work=The Guardian |date=10 June 2007 |access-date=9 January 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203063457/http://www.theguardian.com/football/2007/jun/10/newsstory.sport2 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> For a while, it was reported that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had banned Nani's celebration due to fear for his safety.<ref>{{cite news |first=David |last=McDonnell |title=Fergie bans Nani's celebration |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/07/27/fergie-bans-nani-celebration-89520-19528747/ |work=Daily Mirror |date=27 July 2007 |access-date=12 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226154004/http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/2007/07/27/fergie-bans-nani-celebration-89520-19528747/ |archive-date=26 February 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref> However, Nani denounced the reports in August 2007, stating it was "not true" and that "Ferguson has never spoken to me about this subject and I am going to continue to celebrate goals in this way. The conversations he has had with me are normal conversations, like he has with all players".<ref>{{cite news |first=Ben |last=Hibbs |title=Nani feels settled at United |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Aug/Nani-feels-settled-at-United.aspx |publisher=Manchester United F.C. |date=23 August 2007 |access-date=25 August 2007 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114204506/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2007/Aug/Nani-feels-settled-at-United.aspx |archive-date=14 November 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Career statistics== |
==Career statistics== |
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===Club=== |
===Club=== |
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|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition<ref name="NaniESPN"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/playermenu/nani.html |title=Nani |access-date=13 November 2010 |last=Endlar |first=Andrew |publisher=StretfordEnd.co.uk |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120430070215/http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/playermenu/nani.html |archive-date=30 April 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=SW>{{cite web |url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/luas-carlos-almeida-da-cunha/4647/ |title=Nani: Summary |website=Soccerway |publisher=Perform Group |access-date=19 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819115327/https://uk.soccerway.com/players/luas-carlos-almeida-da-cunha/4647/ |archive-date=19 August 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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!colspan=3|League |
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!colspan=2|National cup<ref group="nb">Includes [[Taça de Portugal]], [[FA Cup]], [[Turkish Cup]], [[Copa del Rey]], [[Coppa Italia]], [[U.S. Open Cup]] and [[Australia Cup]]</ref> |
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!colspan=2|League cup<ref group="nb">Includes [[Taça da Liga]], [[EFL Cup|Football League Cup]] and [[MLS Cup playoffs]]</ref> |
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!colspan=2|Continental<ref group="nb">Includes [[UEFA Champions League]], [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League]] and [[Leagues Cup]]</ref> |
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!colspan=2|Other<ref group="nb">Includes other competitive competitions, including [[FA Community Shield]], [[UEFA Super Cup]], [[FIFA Club World Cup]] and [[MLS is Back Tournament]] knockout stage</ref> |
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!colspan=2|Total |
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!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |
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!rowspan="2"|Season |
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!colspan="2"|League |
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!colspan="2"|Cup |
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!colspan="2"|League Cup |
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!colspan="2"|Europe |
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!colspan="2"|Other<ref group="nb">Includes other competitive competitions, including the [[FA Community Shield]], [[UEFA Super Cup]], [[FIFA Club World Cup]]</ref> |
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!colspan="2"|Total |
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|rowspan=3|[[Sporting CP]] |
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!Apps |
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|[[2005–06 Primeira Liga|2005–06]] |
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!Goals |
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|[[Primeira Liga]] |
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!Apps |
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|29||4||5||1||colspan=2|—||2||0||colspan=2|—||36||5 |
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!Goals |
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!Apps |
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!Goals |
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!Apps |
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!Goals |
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!Apps |
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!Goals |
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!Apps |
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!Goals |
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|[[2006–07 Primeira Liga|2006–07]] |
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|rowspan="3"|[[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting CP]] |
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|Primeira Liga |
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|[[2005–06 Portuguese Liga|2005–06]] |
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|29|| |
|29||5||5||0||colspan=2|—||6||1||colspan=2|—||40||6 |
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!colspan=2|Total |
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|[[2006–07 Portuguese Liga|2006–07]] |
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!58||9||10||1||colspan=2|—||8||1||colspan=2|—||76||11 |
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|rowspan=9|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |
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!Total |
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!58!!9!!10!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!8!!1!!colspan="2"|–!!76!!11 |
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|rowspan="6"|[[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] |
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|[[2007–08 Manchester United F.C. season|2007–08]] |
|[[2007–08 Manchester United F.C. season|2007–08]] |
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|[[Premier League]] |
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|26||3||2||1||1||0||11||0||1||0||41||4 |
|26||3||2||1||1||0||11||0||1||0||41||4 |
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|[[2008–09 Manchester United F.C. season|2008–09]] |
|[[2008–09 Manchester United F.C. season|2008–09]] |
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|Premier League |
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|13||1||2||2||6||3||7||0||3||0||31||6 |
|13||1||2||2||6||3||7||0||3||0||31||6 |
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|[[2009–10 Manchester United F.C. season|2009–10]] |
|[[2009–10 Manchester United F.C. season|2009–10]] |
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|Premier League |
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|23||4||0||0||2||0||8||2||1||1||34||7 |
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|23||3||0||0||2||0||8||2||1||1||34||6 |
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|[[2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season|2010–11]] |
|[[2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season|2010–11]] |
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|Premier League |
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|33||9||3||0||0||0||12||1||1||0||49||10 |
|33||9||3||0||0||0||12||1||1||0||49||10 |
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|[[2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season|2011–12]] |
|[[2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season|2011–12]] |
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|Premier League |
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|22||6||1||0||0||0||7||0||1||2||31||8 |
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|29||8||1||0||0||0||9||0||1||2||40||10 |
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|[[2012–13 Manchester United F.C. season|2012–13]] |
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|Premier League |
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!117!!23!!8!!3!!9!!3!!45!!3!!7!!3!!186!!35 |
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|11||1||5||1||1||1||4||0||colspan=2|—||21||3 |
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|[[2013–14 Manchester United F.C. season|2013–14]] |
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!colspan="2"|Career total |
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|Premier League |
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!175!!32!!18!!4!!9!!3!!53!!4!!7!!3!!262!!46 |
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|11||0||0||0||1||0||1||1||0||0||13||1 |
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|[[2014–15 Manchester United F.C. season|2014–15]] |
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|Premier League |
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|1||0||0||0||0||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||1||0 |
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!colspan=2|Total |
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!147||25||13||4||11||4||52||4||7||3||230||40 |
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|Sporting CP (loan) |
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|[[2014–15 Sporting CP season|2014–15]] |
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|Primeira Liga |
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|27||7||3||1||0||0||7||4||colspan=2|—||37||12 |
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|[[Fenerbahçe S.K. (football)|Fenerbahçe]] |
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|[[2015–16 Fenerbahçe S.K. season|2015–16]] |
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|[[Süper Lig]] |
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|28||8||6||3||colspan=2|—||13||1||colspan=2|—||47||12 |
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|[[Valencia CF|Valencia]] |
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|[[2016–17 Valencia CF season|2016–17]] |
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|[[La Liga]] |
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|25||5||1||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||26||5 |
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|[[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]] (loan) |
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|[[2017–18 S.S. Lazio season|2017–18]] |
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|[[Serie A]] |
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|18||3||1||0||colspan=2|—||6||0||colspan=2|—||25||3 |
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|Sporting CP |
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|[[2018–19 Sporting CP season|2018–19]] |
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|Primeira Liga |
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|18||7||3||1||2||0||5||1||colspan=2|—||28||9 |
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|rowspan=4|[[Orlando City SC|Orlando City]] |
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|[[2019 Orlando City SC season|2019]] |
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|[[Major League Soccer|MLS]] |
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|30||12||3||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||33||12 |
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|- |
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|[[2020 Orlando City SC season|2020]] |
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|MLS |
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|19<ref group="nb">Includes three appearances and one goal in the [[MLS is Back Tournament]] group stage</ref>||6||colspan=2|—||2||1||colspan=2|—||4||2||25||9 |
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|- |
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|[[2021 Orlando City SC season|2021]] |
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|MLS |
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|[[Venezia F.C.|Venezia]] |
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|[[2021–22 Venezia F.C. season|2021–22]] |
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|[[2023–24 Adana Demirspor season|2023–24]] |
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|28||4||1||0||colspan=2|—||5||0||colspan=2|—||34||4 |
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|[[C.F. Estrela da Amadora|Estrela Amadora]] |
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''Statistics accurate as of match played 16 February 2012''<ref name="NaniESPN"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.stretfordend.co.uk/playermenu/nani.html |title=Nani |accessdate=13 November 2010 |last=Endlar |first=Andrew |publisher=StretfordEnd.co.uk }}</ref> |
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===International=== |
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|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year<ref name=EU>{{cite web |url=https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=24749 |title=Football player: Nani |website=EU-Football.info |access-date=19 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819115221/https://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=24749 |archive-date=19 August 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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| 1 September 2006 || [[Brøndby Stadium]], [[Copenhagen]], Denmark ||align=center| 1 || {{fb|DEN}} ||align=center| 2–2 ||align=center| 2–4 || [[Exhibition game#Association football|Friendly]] |
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| 2 June 2007 || [[King Baudouin Stadium]], [[Brussels]], Belgium ||align=center| 6 || {{fb|BEL}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 2–1 || [[UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying Group A|UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying]] |
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| 20 August 2008 || [[Estádio Municipal de Aveiro]], [[Aveiro, Portugal|Aveiro]], Portugal ||align=center| 17 || {{fb|FRO}} ||align=center| 5–0 ||align=center| 5–0 || Friendly |
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| 6 September 2008 || [[Ta' Qali National Stadium]], [[Attard]], Malta ||align=center| 18 || {{fb|MLT}} ||align=center| 4–0 ||align=center| 4–0 || [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 1|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |
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| 10 September 2008 || [[Estádio José Alvalade]], [[Lisbon]], Portugal ||align=center| 19 || {{fb|DEN}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 2–3 ||2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
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| 14 October 2009 || [[Estádio D. Afonso Henriques]], [[Guimarães]], Portugal ||align=center| 31 || {{fb|MLT}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 4–0 ||2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
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| 1 June 2010 || [[Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã]], [[Covilhã]], Portugal ||align=center| 36 || {{fb|CMR}} ||align=center| 3–1 ||align=center| 3–1 || Friendly |
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| rowspan=2|8 October 2010 ||rowspan=2| [[Estádio do Dragão]], [[Porto]], Portugal ||rowspan=2 align=center| 39 ||rowspan=2| {{fb|DEN}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||rowspan=2 align=center|3–1 || rowspan="2" | [[UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group H|UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying]] |
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|rowspan=2| 7 October 2011 ||rowspan=2| Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal ||rowspan=2 align=center| 48 ||rowspan=2| {{fb|ISL}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||rowspan=2 align=center| 5–3 ||rowspan="2"| UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
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| 15 November 2011 || [[Estádio da Luz]], Lisbon, Portugal ||align=center| 51 || {{fb|BIH}} ||align=center| 2–0 ||align=center| 6–2 ||UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
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| 2 June 2012 || Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal ||align=center| 54 || {{fb|TUR}} ||align=center| 1–2 ||align=center| 1–3 || Friendly |
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| 15 October 2013 || [[Estádio Cidade de Coimbra]], [[Coimbra]], Portugal ||align=center| 70 || {{fb|LUX}} ||align=center| 2–0 ||align=center| 3–0 || [[2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group F|2014 FIFA World Cup qualification]] |
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| 22 June 2014 || [[Arena da Amazônia]], [[Manaus]], Brazil ||align=center| 77 || {{fb|USA}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 2–2 || [[2014 FIFA World Cup Group G|2014 FIFA World Cup]] |
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| 11 October 2015 || [[Partizan Stadium]], [[Belgrade]], Serbia ||align=center| 90 || {{fb|SRB}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 2–1 || [[UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group I|UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying]] |
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| 17 November 2015 || [[Stade Josy Barthel]], [[Luxembourg City|Luxembourg]], Luxembourg ||align=center| 92 || {{fb|LUX}} ||align=center| 2–0 ||align=center| 2–0 || Friendly |
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| 29 March 2016 || [[Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa]], [[Leiria]], Portugal ||align=center| 94 || {{fb|BEL}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 2–1 ||Friendly |
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| 14 June 2016 || [[Stade Geoffroy-Guichard]], [[Saint-Étienne]], France ||align=center| 97 || {{fb|ISL}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||align=center| 1–1 || [[UEFA Euro 2016 Group F|UEFA Euro 2016]] |
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| 22 June 2016 || [[Parc Olympique Lyonnais]], [[Lyon]], France ||align=center| 99 || {{fb|HUN}} ||align=center| 1–1 ||align=center| 3–3 || UEFA Euro 2016 |
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| 6 July 2016 || Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France || align="center" | 102 || {{fb|WAL}} ||align=center| 2–0 ||align=center| 2–0 || UEFA Euro 2016 |
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|rowspan=2| 1 September 2016 ||rowspan=2| [[Estádio do Bessa]], Porto, Portugal ||rowspan=2 align=center| 104 ||rowspan=2| {{fb|GIB}} ||align=center| 1–0 ||rowspan=2 align=center| 5–0 ||rowspan=2| Friendly |
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| 24 June 2017 || [[Krestovsky Stadium]], [[Saint Petersburg]], Russia ||align=center| 110 || {{fb|NZL}} ||align=center| 4–0 ||align=center| 4–0 || [[2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Group A|2017 FIFA Confederations Cup]] |
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==Honours== |
==Honours== |
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'''Sporting CP''' |
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===Club=== |
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*[[Taça de Portugal]]: [[2006–07 Taça de Portugal|2006–07]], [[2014–15 Taça de Portugal|2014–15]], [[2018–19 Taça de Portugal|2018–19]]<ref name=SW/> |
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;Sporting CP |
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*[[Taça |
*[[Taça da Liga]]: [[2018–19 Taça da Liga|2018–19]]<ref name=SW/> |
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'''Manchester United''' |
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*[[Premier League]] |
*[[Premier League]]: [[2007–08 Premier League|2007–08]], [[2008–09 Premier League|2008–09]], [[2010–11 Premier League|2010–11]], [[2012–13 Premier League|2012–13]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/3447/Nani/overview |title=Nani: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=17 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180418154841/https://www.premierleague.com/players/3447/Nani/overview |archive-date=18 April 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*[[Football League Cup]] |
*[[Football League Cup]]: [[2008–09 Football League Cup|2008–09]], [[2009–10 Football League Cup|2009–10]]<ref name=SW/> |
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*[[FA Community Shield]] |
*[[FA Community Shield]]: [[2007 FA Community Shield|2007]], [[2008 FA Community Shield|2008]], [[2010 FA Community Shield|2010]], [[2011 FA Community Shield|2011]]<ref name=SW/> |
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*[[UEFA Champions League]] |
*[[UEFA Champions League]]: [[2007–08 UEFA Champions League|2007–08]]<ref name=SW/> |
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*[[FIFA Club World Cup]] |
*[[FIFA Club World Cup]]: [[2008 FIFA Club World Cup|2008]]<ref name=SW/> |
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'''Portugal''' |
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===Individual=== |
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*[[UEFA European Championship]]: [[UEFA Euro 2016|2016]]<ref name=SW/> |
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*[[SJPF Young Player of the Month]] (1): [[2006–07 Portuguese Liga#SJPF Young Player of the Month|May 2007]] |
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*[[PFA Team of the Year|PFA Premier League Team of the Year]] (1): [[PFA Team of the Year#Premier League 19|2010–11]] |
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* Manchester United Players' Player of the Year (1): 2010–11<ref>{{cite news |title=Nani is players' choice | first=Mark |last=Froggatt |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |date=18 May 2011 |accessdate=23 May 2011 |work=ManUtd.com |publisher=Manchester United}}</ref> |
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'''Individual''' |
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==Notes== |
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*[[SJPF Young Player of the Month]]: [[2006–07 Primeira Liga#SJPF Young Player of the Month|May 2007]]{{citation needed|date=December 2019}} |
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*[[PFA Team of the Year]]: [[PFA Team of the Year (2010s)#Premier League 2|2010–11 Premier League]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13110874 |title=Spurs' Gareth Bale wins PFA player of the year award |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 April 2011 |access-date=24 May 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404060630/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13110874 |archive-date=4 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*Most assists in the Premier League: 2010–11<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.premierleague.com/stats/top/players/goal_assist|title=Premier League Player Stats - Assists|website=premierleague.com|access-date=1 June 2022|quote=Select season in the "Filter by season" drop-down menu.}}</ref> |
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*[[Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year#Players' Player of the Year|Manchester United Players' Player of the Year]]: [[2010–11 Manchester United F.C. season|2010–11]]<ref>{{cite news |first=Mark |last=Froggatt |title=Nani is players' choice |url=http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |publisher=Manchester United |date=18 May 2011 |access-date=23 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521080152/http://www.manutd.com/en/News-And-Features/Football-News/2011/May/Nani-is-players-player.aspx |archive-date=21 May 2011 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*[[SJPF Player of the Month]]: [[2014–15 Primeira Liga#Awards|October/November 2014]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://tvi24.iol.pt/sporting/sindicato-de-jogadores/liga-nani-eleito-melhor-jogador-de-outubro-novembro |title=Liga: Nani eleito melhor jogador de outubro/novembro |publisher=TVI24 |language=pt |date=14 December 2014 |access-date=18 March 2020 |archive-date=18 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200318031236/https://tvi24.iol.pt/sporting/sindicato-de-jogadores/liga-nani-eleito-melhor-jogador-de-outubro-novembro |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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*[[Sporting CP#Player of the Year|Sporting CP Footballer of the Year]]: 2015<ref name=RTP>{{cite news|url=https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/sporting/adrien-silva-e-william-carvalho-em-destaque-nos-premios-stromp_v699420|title=Adrien Silva e William Carvalho em destaque nos Prémios Stromp|trans-title=Adrien Silva and William Carvalho highlighted at the Stromp Awards|publisher=[[Rádio e Televisão de Portugal]]|language=pt|date=29 November 2013|access-date=4 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904070635/https://www.rtp.pt/noticias/sporting/adrien-silva-e-william-carvalho-em-destaque-nos-premios-stromp_v699420|archive-date=4 September 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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*[[Major League Soccer All-Star Game|MLS All-Star]]: [[2019 MLS All-Star Game|2019]],<ref>{{cite web |title=2019 MLS All-Star Roster |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/all-star/2019/rosters/mls-all-star-team |website=[[Major League Soccer]] |access-date=14 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190715014938/https://www.mlssoccer.com/all-star/2019/rosters/mls-all-star-team |archive-date=15 July 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref> [[2021 MLS All-Star Game|2021]]<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 MLS All-Star Team Roster |url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/2021-mls-all-star-team-roster |website=MLSsoccer}}</ref> |
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'''Orders''' |
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*[[File:POR_Ordem_do_Merito_Comendador_BAR.svg|60x60px]] Commander of the [[Order of Merit (Portugal)|Order of Merit]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dn.pt/desporto/euro-2016/interior/selecao-recebe-insignias-de-marcelo-no-porto-5356115.html|title=Seleção recebe insígnias de Marcelo no Porto|trans-title=National team receives insignia from Marcelo in Porto|publisher=[[Diário de Notícias]]|language=pt|date=25 August 2016|access-date=11 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811055624/http://www.dn.pt/desporto/euro-2016/interior/selecao-recebe-insignias-de-marcelo-no-porto-5356115.html|archive-date=11 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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*[[List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps|List of footballers with 100 or more caps]] |
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Full name | Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Date of birth | [2] | 17 November 1986||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Amadora, Portugal[3][4] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Position(s) | Winger | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Youth career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2000–2003 | Real Massamá | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2003–2005 | Sporting CP | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2005–2007 | Sporting CP | 58 | (9) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2007–2015 | Manchester United | 147 | (25) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014–2015 | → Sporting CP (loan) | 27 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2015–2016 | Fenerbahçe | 28 | (8) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016–2018 | Valencia | 25 | (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017–2018 | → Lazio (loan) | 18 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2018–2019 | Sporting CP | 18 | (7) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2019–2021 | Orlando City | 77 | (28) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | Venezia | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2022–2023 | Melbourne Victory | 10 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2023–2024 | Adana Demirspor | 28 | (4) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | Estrela da Amadora | 9 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 455 | (97) | |||||||||||||||||||||
International career | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006–2007 | Portugal U21 | 11 | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | Portugal B | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2006–2017 | Portugal | 112 | (24) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha ComM (born 17 November 1986), commonly known as Nani (Portuguese pronunciation: [naˈni]), is a Portuguese former professional footballer who played as a winger.
Nani began his career with Sporting CP, joining the youth team in 2003 before making his first-team debut in 2005. During his two-year tenure in Portugal he won the Portuguese Cup. Before the 2007–08 season, Nani's performances attracted the attention of English club Manchester United, who secured his services in July 2007. He gained first-team status almost immediately and won four Premier League titles, two League Cups, three FA Community Shields, the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Champions League with them. Following a loan back to Sporting, in which he won a second Portuguese Cup, he was signed by Turkish side Fenerbahçe in 2015, and a year later he signed for Valencia in Spain. He rejoined Sporting in 2018, winning a third Portuguese Cup as well as the Portuguese League Cup for the first time, before moving to Major League Soccer side Orlando City, whom he captained for three seasons before leaving at the end of 2021. In January 2022, he moved to Venezia in Italy. Following brief stints in Australia, Turkey, and another return to Portugal, Nani announced his retirement from football in December 2024.
Nani made his Portugal international debut in 2006, scoring his first goal soon after and establishing himself as a key member of the side. He represented his country at three European Championships, in 2008, 2012 and 2016, as well as in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Nani started in the final of Euro 2016, and after Cristiano Ronaldo got injured, captained the team to victory. He made 112 appearances and scored 24 goals for his country in total.
Early life
[edit]Nani was born on 17 November 1986 in Amadora, Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal, and is of Cape Verdean descent.[3][4] He was raised by his aunt Antónia on the Santa Filomena estate in Amadora after being abandoned by his parents.[6] At age five, his father left for a holiday in Cape Verde but never returned, and when he was 12 years old, his mother left Portugal to start a new life in the Netherlands.[6] Nani has nine siblings from his mother, of which he is the youngest, and five from his father.[7] Nani gained his nickname from an elder sister at a young age.[8]
Nani's older brother taught him how to play football and he played with his childhood friend, midfielder Manuel Fernandes.[9][7] When Nani was around the age of 14, his older brother took him to train with Real Massamá.[8] They were Nani's first club and gave him money, food, and helped him obtain an ID card and a passport.[7] At the age of 16, Nani was training on alternate days with Sporting CP and Benfica.[8] Nani sometimes walked miles to and from practice before Sporting offered him pre-season training.[8] Despite growing up in the Lisbon area, Nani and his brother supported Porto as children.[10] His footballing hero was Luís Figo.[6][11]
Club career
[edit]Sporting CP
[edit]Nani joined Sporting CP from his first club, Real Massamá.[6] After two seasons in the youth team, where he won the National Junior Championship in 2004–05, Nani was promoted to the first team early in the 2005–06 season.[12] On 10 August 2005, he made his Sporting CP debut, coming on as a substitute for Custódio in the 73rd minute in a 1–0 home defeat to Udinese in their third-round qualifier in the UEFA Champions League.[12][13] Nani made his Portuguese Liga debut on 28 August,[12] replacing Deivid in the 76th minute of a 1–2 victory over Marítimo at the Estádio dos Barreiros.[citation needed] Nani scored his first Sporting goal on 30 October, opening the scoring in a 2–2 draw away to Boavista.[citation needed] Nani ended the first season of his career with 5 goals from 36 appearances across all competitions.[citation needed]
Nani first came into the spotlight after scoring in the UEFA Champions League against Spartak Moscow,[14] scoring Sporting's goal in a 1–1 group stage match on 27 September 2006.[15] Nani helped Sporting win the 2006–07 Taça de Portugal,[14] lifting the trophy after a 1–0 win over Belenenses on 27 May 2007 in the final.[citation needed] He was then named as the SJPF Young Player of the Month for May 2007.[16] Nani's second season with Sporting ended with similar league statistics, with 40 appearances and 6 goals in all competitions.[citation needed]
Manchester United
[edit]Early years
[edit]Nani was sold to Manchester United for €25.5 million,[17][18] five percent of which was paid to Real Massamá, his first professional club.[19] He passed his medical on 6 June 2007,[20] and signed a five-year contract one month later, joining Portuguese compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, with whom he lived at the start of his Manchester United career.[21][22]
Nani scored on his debut in a pre-season friendly against Shenzhen, scoring the third in a 6–0 win.[23] He also scored in the following match against Guangzhou Pharmaceutical with a chip off the right post from the left side of the penalty area in a 3–0 win.[24] On 5 August 2007, Nani made his competitive debut for United, coming on as a substitute in the Community Shield against Chelsea. He marked his debut with a trophy after they won 3–0 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw during normal time.[25] This was followed up by Nani's third goal for the club three days later, when he scored against Glentoran in another 3–0 pre-season win.[26]
Nani's Premier League debut came in United's opening match at home to Reading on 12 August as a substitute for Wayne Rooney, who had suffered a foot injury.[27] Two weeks later, on 26 August, Nani scored his first competitive goal for United, netting a 30-yard goal in the 69th minute against Tottenham Hotspur. Nani also set up crucial goals for Louis Saha and Nemanja Vidić, allowing United to defeat both Sunderland and Everton 1–0, respectively.[28][29] He returned to face his previous club, Sporting CP, in a Champions League tie in September, though it was teammate and fellow former Sporting player Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the winner in a 0–1 victory.[30] Nani opened the scoring in a 4–1 home victory over Middlesbrough on 27 October.[31]
On 16 February 2008, Nani put in a man of the match performance against Arsenal in the FA Cup Fourth Round, his goal and two assists helping United to a 4–0 win over their rivals. During the match, Nani was involved in an altercation with Arsenal captain William Gallas.[32] After the match, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger was equally displeased, while Gilberto Silva said Nani had a "big head".[33]
On 23 March, Nani set up the second and scored the final goal in a 3–0 victory over rivals Liverpool, in the 79th and 81st minutes respectively, after coming onto the pitch as a substitute.[34] On 3 May, towards the end of a 4–1 home win over West Ham United, Nani was sent off for the first time in his United career for a headbutt on West Ham defender Lucas Neill.[35] On 21 May, Nani came on as a substitute for Wayne Rooney in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final as United defeated Chelsea 6–5 on penalties following a 1–1 draw after extra time. Nani took and scored Manchester United's crucial fifth penalty in the shootout.[36]
Nani scored his first goal of the 2008–09 season on 23 September 2008, scoring United's third goal in a 3–1 win over Middlesbrough in the last minute to secure passage to the Fourth Round of the League Cup.[37] On 18 October, he scored from a Wayne Rooney assist to complete the 4–0 rout of West Bromwich Albion at Old Trafford.[38] On 20 January 2009, he opened the scoring for United in their 4–2 win at home to Derby County in the second leg of their League Cup semi-final.[39]
Breakthrough
[edit]After Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Real Madrid in the 2009 close season, the weight of expectation was on Nani to step up from bit part player and replace his compatriot.[40] Nani's first contribution to United's new season was opening the scoring in the tenth minute of the 2009 FA Community Shield, but United eventually lost the match on penalties after a 2–2 draw. Nani suffered a dislocated shoulder during the match, which was originally expected to keep him out of the start of the season.[41] He recovered in time to play 17 minutes for Portugal against Liechtenstein on 12 August, however,[42] and started the match against Birmingham City on 16 August. Although he provided the assist for Wayne Rooney's winning goal in the 34th minute, Nani was replaced by Ryan Giggs at half-time.[43] On 22 August, Nani scored his first league goal of the 2009–10 season, a free-kick against Wigan Athletic in a 0–5 away win.[44]
Following several poor performances, Nani criticised Sir Alex Ferguson for his lack of confidence in him.[45] Despite this outburst, Nani was given a chance to shine and provided an assist for Rooney in the 4–0 league win over Hull City.[46] Soon after this positive display, he put in another good performance in their League Cup semi-final victory over derby rivals Manchester City, revealing a heart-to-heart with Ferguson had resulted in a better display of form.[47] On 31 January 2010, Nani scored the first goal and set up Rooney's 100th career Premier League strike in a 1–3 league victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.[48] Nani's goal was first thought of as a Manuel Almunia own goal by many sources, but was confirmed as belonging to Nani on 26 March by the Dubious Goals Panel.[49][50] Following this performance, Nani then set up the second of a 5–0 home win over Portsmouth.[51]
"Maturity is why we're seeing the best of him now, his last three games have been absolutely first class but today was his best."
However, just four days later, he was sent off for a lunge at Stiliyan Petrov against Aston Villa, which resulted in a three-match ban and ruled him out of the League Cup final.[53] On 10 March, Nani set up Rooney's second in a 4–0 win over Milan,[54] before providing another assist for Rooney four days later, in the 3–0 league victory over Fulham.[55]
On 26 March, Nani signed a new four-year contract with United, committing himself until 2014.[56] A day later, Nani took his assist tally in the league for the season to nine as he set up two goals in a 0–4 win over Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium, providing goals for Dimitar Berbatov and Darron Gibson.[57] On 7 April, Nani scored his first ever European goals for United, netting two strikes in a 3–2 victory over Bayern Munich. Despite United winning the match, they were eliminated from the competition due to the away goals rule when the aggregate score was 4–4.[58] On 24 April, Nani scored his first league goal at Old Trafford in 18 months, netting United's second in a 3–1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur.[59] On 2 May, Nani scored for the second match in a row, netting the only goal in a 0–1 away victory over Sunderland.[60] Nani's third season with Manchester United ended with 34 appearances and seven goals in all competitions.[61]
2010–11 season
[edit]On 22 August 2010, Nani missed a penalty in the 87th minute away to Fulham, and they then equalised two minutes later through Brede Hangeland to end the match 2–2.[62] Six days later, in a 3–0 home victory over West Ham United, Nani scored his first goal of the season and assisted Dimitar Berbatov in a Man of the Match display.[63] Nani scored and assisted Michael Owen in a 2–2 away draw away to Bolton Wanderers on 26 September.[64] On 16 October, Nani scored United's second in a 2–2 home draw against West Bromwich Albion.[65] Four days later, Nani scored his first Champions League goal of the season, scoring the solitary strike in a 1–0 home victory over Bursaspor.[66]
On 30 October, Nani scored a controversial second goal as United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2–0 at home.[67] He scored into an empty net after Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes rolled the ball out to take a free-kick he thought had been given for handball; however, play was allowed to go on as referee Mark Clattenburg did not blow his whistle.[68] On 27 November, Nani scored United's fifth goal in a 7–1 home win over Blackburn Rovers.[69] Nani netted his first goal of 2011 as he scored the winning strike in a 2–1 home victory over Stoke City on 4 January.[70]
On 22 January, Nani scored the final goal of a 5–0 home victory over Birmingham City.[71] Nani scored United's only goal in their first league loss of the season, a 2–1 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 5 February.[72] Seven days later Nani scored his first Manchester derby goal, opening the scoring in a 2–1 home victory over Manchester City.[73]
On 6 March, during United's 3–1 loss against Liverpool at Anfield, Nani was injured following a challenge from Jamie Carragher just before half-time. Nani shed tears after the challenge and was subsequently taken off the pitch in a stretcher. Following post-match comments to the press from Manchester United, it was believed Nani had suffered a broken leg. However, this was not the case as he started training the following week.[74] It was thought Nani would miss up to three weeks as a result of this tackle and would return in April,[75] but he recovered in time to play 61 minutes of a 2–1 victory over Marseille on 15 March.[76]
Nani was revealed as a contender for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Young Player of the Year award alongside teammate Javier Hernández on 8 April.[77] However, many people, including Nani, expressed their surprise he was not nominated for the main award.[78][79] Following this nomination, he assisted both goals in a 2–0 home win over Fulham on 9 April.[80] Nani lost out to Jack Wilshere for the PFA Young Player of the Year award on 18 April but he was included in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year for the first time.[81] He was awarded for his outstanding season as he was voted Players' Player of the Year at the club's awards night on 18 May.[82]
2011–12 season
[edit]Nani began the new season by putting in a man of the match performance and scoring twice against derby rivals Manchester City in the 2011 Community Shield, including a 94th-minute winner, as United came from two goals down to win 3–2 on 7 August 2011.[83] He scored his first league goal of the 2011–12 season by netting United's fifth goal in an 8–2 victory over Arsenal on 28 August.[84] Nani made his 100th Premier League appearance on 18 September as he scored in a 3–1 home win over Chelsea.[85] He scored with a long-range strike after cutting inside from the right wing. He was also awarded with the man of the match. In United's following league match at the Britannia Stadium, Nani scored his third goal of the season in a 1–1 draw with Stoke City. He played a neat one-two with Darren Fletcher before making his way through Stoke's defence and firing a low shot inside the left post. Nani started the match against Manchester City where they fell victim to a 1–6 beating at home to their neighbours. On 1 November, Nani was shortlisted for the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or.[citation needed]
On 10 December, the first match after United's elimination from the UEFA Champions League, Nani scored a brace in a home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. He opened the scoring in the 17th minute to put them 1–0 up with a shot into the bottom left corner. He scored his second goal in the 56th minute, tapping in from Antonio Valencia's drilled cross across the six-yard box to extend the lead to 3–1. He was later replaced by winger Ashley Young as the match finished 4–1 to the home side. Nani scored his sixth league goal of the season and provided two assists in a 5–0 away win at Fulham on 21 December. He first advanced on a run down the left flank before crossing for Danny Welbeck to slot home. He then met a Ryan Giggs cross with his head to glance United into a 2–0 lead. He then returned the compliment, squaring for Giggs to put United 3–0 up before half-time.
During Manchester United's 2–1 win against Arsenal on 22 January, Nani sustained a foot injury from a tackle by Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny in the 75th minute and was replaced by Ashley Young. After a scan on Nani's foot, he was feared to have suffered a metatarsal injury, thus not being able to play for two months. Nani returned to football on 15 April at United's match against Aston Villa as a substitute, replacing Young on the left wing. He scored a goal in stoppage time (93rd minute) with a low shot past Villa goalkeeper Shay Given from Jonny Evans' through-ball assist, resulting in a 4–0 win over Villa. Nani then followed this with another goal when chipping Tim Howard at his near post in a 4–4 draw at Old Trafford against Everton.[86]
2012–13 season
[edit]During the season Nani scored a single Premier League goal, and three in all competitions, marking significant decrease compared with previous seasons. He played just 11 times in the league, including only seven as a starter, although United ended up winning the league 11 points ahead of second place, to give Nani his fourth Premier League winner's medal. His most memorable appearance in the season came in the second leg of United's UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie with Real Madrid. With Manchester United leading 1—0, Nani was sent off in the 56th minute for a high boot on Álvaro Arbeloa; Real Madrid took advantage of their numerical superiority and scored twice to win the match 2–1, and the tie 3–2 on aggregate.[87]
2013–14 season
[edit]On 5 September 2013, Nani renewed his contract with Manchester United, which was to keep him at the club until 2018. He started his first match of 2013–14 season against Liverpool in the League Cup.[88] Despite this, Nani spent most of the season struggling against injury and trying to find form.[89][90] He scored only once during the season.
Loan return to Sporting CP
[edit]On 19 August 2014, Sporting CP announced the return of Nani to the club on a season-long loan from Manchester United, as part of a deal that brought centre-back Marcos Rojo to United.[91] Nani was given the number 77 shirt.[92]
Nani made his comeback at the Estádio José Alvalade in a Primeira Liga match against Arouca, four days after signing. He missed a penalty, received a yellow card and was substituted in the 77th minute as the match ended in a 1–0 win for Sporting.[93] He scored his first goal of this loan on 17 September, opening a 1–1 draw at Maribor in the first match of the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League group stage. He was also voted Man of the Match.[94] Nani scored his first league goal for the club four days later in a 4–0 win against Gil Vicente[95] On 3 January 2015, Nani was sent off for two bookings in a 3–0 win over Estoril.[96] Nani scored in Sporting's penalty shootout victory over Braga in the 2015 Taça de Portugal final, which earned the club their first trophy since 2008.[97]
Fenerbahçe
[edit]On 6 July 2015, Nani joined Turkish club Fenerbahçe, signing a three-year deal[98] for a £4.25 million transfer fee.[99] He and his former United teammate Robin van Persie debuted 22 days later in a goalless home draw against Shakhtar Donetsk in the third qualifying round of the season's Champions League, with Nani starting.[100] He scored two goals including the winner, a free-kick in second-half stoppage time, against Antalyaspor on 30 August.[101]
On 26 May 2016, Nani was sent off in the Turkish Cup final for sarcastically applauding the referee following a 1–0 loss to rivals Galatasaray.[102]
Valencia
[edit]In July 2016, Nani signed for Spanish club Valencia on a three-year contract, with Valencia paying an undisclosed fee – reported at £7.2 million – to complete the transfer.[103]
Nani was suspended for Valencia's season opener against Las Palmas as he had not served his suspension from his last game for Fenerbahçe.[104] He debuted on 27 August in the next game, a 1–0 loss at Eibar.[105] On 25 September, in his 500th game as a professional, he opened his Valencia account with his 100th goal to conclude a 2–1 win at Leganés.[106] In his one season at the Mestalla, he suffered four muscular injuries over the course of the campaign – a contrast to his previous year in Turkey, where he played 64 games for club and country.[107]
Loan to Lazio
[edit]On 31 August 2017, Lazio announced the signing of Nani on a season-long loan deal.[108] He scored his first goal for Lazio on 29 October, the final goal of a 5–1 away victory over Benevento.[109]
Return to Sporting CP
[edit]On 11 July 2018, Sporting CP announced that Nani would be rejoining the club.[110] He scored twice in his second game on 18 August, a 2–1 home win over Vitória Setúbal.[111] In one of his final games on 26 January, the 2019 Taça da Liga Final in Braga, he scored Sporting's last penalty as they defeated Porto following a 1–1 draw.[112]
Orlando City
[edit]On 18 February 2019, Nani moved to Orlando City, signing a three-year contract on a Designated Player deal.[113] He made his club debut on 2 March, coming on as a 70th minute substitute in Orlando's season opener at home against New York City FC; the game ended in a 2–2 draw, with Nani registering an assist on Dom Dwyer's equaliser.[114] He scored his first goals for the team on 6 April 2019, when he netted twice in Orlando's 4–3 home win over Colorado Rapids, including the game–winning penalty in the 89th minute.[115]
On 31 July 2020, he missed a penalty in regulation time against Los Angeles FC in the quarter-finals of the MLS is Back Tournament but later assisted the last-minute equalizer and scored the winning penalty during an extra-time shootout.[116] In the semi-finals against Minnesota United, Nani scored two first-half goals to help his team reach the final with a 3–1 win.[117] However, Orlando City eventually finished runners-up in the tournament, losing to Portland Timbers in the final.[118]
On 6 May 2021, Nani's goal against FC Cincinnati in a 3–0 victory five days earlier saw him awarded Goal of the Week.[119] On 2 August, Nani was named Player of the Week for providing a goal and an assist in a 3–2 victory over Atlanta United two days earlier.[120][121] On 21 May, the MLS Disciplinary Committee suspended Nani for two games for making physical contact with referee Alex Chilowicz during a match at D.C. United five days earlier on 16 May.[122] On 26 November, Nani announced he was leaving Orlando City following the expiration of his contract.[123]
Venezia
[edit]On 14 January 2022, he signed a contract with Italian Serie A club Venezia until the end of the 2022–23 season.[124] The contract was terminated by mutual consent on 8 July 2022.[125]
Melbourne Victory
[edit]On 12 July 2022, Nani signed a two-year contract with A-League Men club Melbourne Victory.[126]
Three days later, he made his unofficial debut for his new team, coming on as a late substitute in a 4–1 loss to former side Manchester United.[127] On 6 January 2023, during an A-League Men game against Brisbane Roar, he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in an accidental clash with opponent Connor Chapman, and was ruled out for the rest of the season.[128][129][130]
On 31 May 2023, the club confirmed Nani's departure.[131]
Adana Demirspor
[edit]On 13 July 2023, Süper Lig club Adana Demirspor announced the signing of Nani on a one-year contract, with an option for a further year.[132] He was in the squad for 28 league matches and 5 European Cup qualifiers and scored 4 goals in Adana Demirspor. On 13 May 2024, it was announced that he had left the club.[133][134]
Estrela Amadora and retirement
[edit]On 8 December 2024, after playing for Estrela Amadora, Nani announced his retirement from professional football.[135][136]
International career
[edit]Portugal under–21
[edit]Nani was the youngest member of the Portugal U21 squad at the 2006 UEFA Under-21 Championship, making his debut on 23 May 2006 in a 1–0 defeat to France.[137] He appeared in all three matches, scoring no goals, before Portugal bowed out in group stages.[138] During the 2007 European Under-21 Football Championship, he made four appearances,[139] scoring one goal in a 4–0 victory against Israel U21 in a group stage match on 16 June 2007,[140] and had to be taken off during the match after a right ankle injury.[141]
Portugal senior team
[edit]Nani made his first appearance for the senior Portuguese team on 1 September 2006, and marked his debut with a goal in Portugal's 4–2 friendly defeat to Denmark.[9] Nani was omitted from Portugal's 1–1 draw with Armenia, but was recalled for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Poland and Serbia in September.[142] He also provided the assist for Ricardo Quaresma's goal in a friendly against Italy on 6 February 2008.[143] Nani was ruled out of Portugal's friendly with Greece in March 2008 due to injury.[144]
UEFA Euro 2008
[edit]Nani was a regular member of the Portugal squad in Euro 2008 qualification, and scored one of the goals in the 2–1 away win over Belgium on 2 June 2007.[145] Nani received a call-up to Luiz Felipe Scolari's 23-man squad for Euro 2008 alongside Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.[146] During the campaign, Nani played three matches and started just one,[138] but did provide the assist for Hélder Postiga's goal during a substitute appearance in the 3–2 quarter-final defeat to Germany on 19 June.[147]
2010 FIFA World Cup and Qualification
[edit]Nani's fourth international goal came in Portugal's final friendly match before their World Cup qualifying campaign started, a 5–0 victory over the Faroe Islands on 20 August 2008.[148] Nani scored the final goal of a 4–0 victory over Malta as Portugal started qualification for the 2010 World Cup on 6 September.[149] He opened the scoring in the 3–2 home loss against Denmark four days later.[150] Nani helped Portugal book a play-off place for the World Cup as he netted in the 4–0 home win over Malta on 14 October 2009.[151] Nani was influential in the play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, setting up Bruno Alves for the only goal in the first leg.[152] Raul Meireles' goal in the second-leg sealed Portugal's place at the World Cup in South Africa.[153]
On 1 June 2010, Nani netted Portugal's third in a 3–1 victory over Cameroon.[154] Following that game Nani was named in Carlos Queiroz 23-man squad for the tournament,[155] However, on 8 June, Nani was ruled out of the tournament through a shoulder injury and was replaced by Benfica midfielder Rúben Amorim.[156]
UEFA Euro 2012
[edit]Nani scored twice and assisted once in Paulo Bento's first game in charge of Portugal in a 3–1 Euro 2012 qualifying win over Denmark on 8 October 2010.[157] Nani scored twice and set up another again in a 5–3 win over Iceland on 7 October 2011.
2014 FIFA World Cup
[edit]Nani started in the opening match of the 2014 World Cup for Portugal against Germany.[158] After the match, he stated how the team played well despite the loss and how "the referee has discriminated against us, but that's normal, Portugal against big teams never get help".[159] In the team's second fixture, Nani scored the opening goal for Portugal in a 2–2 draw with the United States.[160]
UEFA Euro 2016
[edit]Nani scored Portugal's first goal in the last match of the group stage, a 3–3 draw against Hungary on 22 June, to help the team qualify for the knockout round.[161] He then contributed to the only goal of the match in a 1–0 extra-time victory in the round of 16 against Croatia on 25 June.[162] During their quarter-final match on 30 June against Poland, Nani set up Renato Sanches' goal in regulation time and later scored Portugal's fourth penalty in an eventual 5–3 shoot-out victory, following a 1–1 draw after extra-time.[163] In the semi-finals against Wales on 6 July, he scored the second goal in a 2–0 victory.[164] In the final against host-nation France on 10 July, Nani was awarded the captain's armband after Cristiano Ronaldo was forced off in the opening 25 minutes of the match following a challenge from Dimitri Payet. During extra-time, substitute Eder scored in the 109th minute to earn Portugal a 1–0 victory.[165]
FIFA 2017 Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup
[edit]On 24 June 2017, Nani scored the final goal of a 4–0 win over New Zealand in the FIFA Confederations Cup which saw Portugal finish third.[166]
In May 2018 he was named in Portugal's preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia[167] but did not make the final 23.[168]
Style of play
[edit]"Nani's got the potential to do what he wants. He's one of the sharpest players around, has a great strike with both feet – he's got the potential to be a top, top player."
In the early stages of his career at Manchester United, Nani's ability and playing style often invited comparisons with club and international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, however Nani's style developed into more that of a traditional winger than Ronaldo's evolution into a centre forward.
While being able to play on both wings, Nani was more comfortable on the right side, where he was known to utilise his pace along with intricate dribbling skills and trickery to create space in wide areas and provide crosses for teammates. Though capable of cutting inside from either wing to strike at goal from distance, Nani scored fewer goals but produced a substantially higher proportion of assists than his compatriot Ronaldo. Due to his potent attacking talents, he could play a variety of additional roles as a forward, including as an inverted winger on the left, second striker, or even in a more central position as a main striker, as he played frequently for Portugal.[170][171]
Celebration
[edit]Nani celebrated goals with a somersault referred to in Portuguese as a "mortal" ("leap of death"), similar to that of Obafemi Martins and Lomana LuaLua. The celebration derived from Nani's background in capoeira, which he used to practice as a child.[172] For a while, it was reported that United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had banned Nani's celebration due to fear for his safety.[173] However, Nani denounced the reports in August 2007, stating it was "not true" and that "Ferguson has never spoken to me about this subject and I am going to continue to celebrate goals in this way. The conversations he has had with me are normal conversations, like he has with all players".[174]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]Club | Season | League | National cup[nb 1] | League cup[nb 2] | Continental[nb 3] | Other[nb 4] | Total | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Sporting CP | 2005–06 | Primeira Liga | 29 | 4 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 0 | — | 36 | 5 | ||
2006–07 | Primeira Liga | 29 | 5 | 5 | 0 | — | 6 | 1 | — | 40 | 6 | |||
Total | 58 | 9 | 10 | 1 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 76 | 11 | ||||
Manchester United | 2007–08 | Premier League | 26 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 4 |
2008–09 | Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 31 | 6 | |
2009–10 | Premier League | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 6 | |
2010–11 | Premier League | 33 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 49 | 10 | |
2011–12 | Premier League | 29 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 10 | |
2012–13 | Premier League | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 21 | 3 | ||
2013–14 | Premier League | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | |
2014–15 | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
Total | 147 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 52 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 230 | 40 | ||
Sporting CP (loan) | 2014–15 | Primeira Liga | 27 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | — | 37 | 12 | |
Fenerbahçe | 2015–16 | Süper Lig | 28 | 8 | 6 | 3 | — | 13 | 1 | — | 47 | 12 | ||
Valencia | 2016–17 | La Liga | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 5 | |||
Lazio (loan) | 2017–18 | Serie A | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | — | 25 | 3 | ||
Sporting CP | 2018–19 | Primeira Liga | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 28 | 9 | |
Orlando City | 2019 | MLS | 30 | 12 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 33 | 12 | |||
2020 | MLS | 19[nb 5] | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 | |||
2021 | MLS | 28 | 10 | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 30 | 10 | |||
Total | 77 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 88 | 31 | ||
Venezia | 2021–22 | Serie A | 10 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | ||||
Melbourne Victory | 2022–23 | A-League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
Adana Demirspor | 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 28 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 34 | 4 | ||
Estrela Amadora | 2024–25 | Primeira Liga | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | |||
Career total | 455 | 97 | 43 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 97 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 622 | 128 |
- ^ Includes Taça de Portugal, FA Cup, Turkish Cup, Copa del Rey, Coppa Italia, U.S. Open Cup and Australia Cup
- ^ Includes Taça da Liga, Football League Cup and MLS Cup playoffs
- ^ Includes UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League and Leagues Cup
- ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and MLS is Back Tournament knockout stage
- ^ Includes three appearances and one goal in the MLS is Back Tournament group stage
International
[edit]National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
Portugal | 2006 | 4 | 1 |
2007 | 7 | 1 | |
2008 | 11 | 3 | |
2009 | 11 | 1 | |
2010 | 7 | 3 | |
2011 | 10 | 3 | |
2012 | 14 | 1 | |
2013 | 8 | 1 | |
2014 | 11 | 1 | |
2015 | 9 | 2 | |
2016 | 14 | 6 | |
2017 | 6 | 1 | |
Total | 112 | 24 |
- Portugal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Nani goal.[177]
No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 September 2006 | Brøndby Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark | 1 | Denmark | 2–2 | 2–4 | Friendly |
2 | 2 June 2007 | King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels, Belgium | 6 | Belgium | 1–0 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying |
3 | 20 August 2008 | Estádio Municipal de Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal | 17 | Faroe Islands | 5–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
4 | 6 September 2008 | Ta' Qali National Stadium, Attard, Malta | 18 | Malta | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
5 | 10 September 2008 | Estádio José Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal | 19 | Denmark | 1–0 | 2–3 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
6 | 14 October 2009 | Estádio D. Afonso Henriques, Guimarães, Portugal | 31 | Malta | 1–0 | 4–0 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification |
7 | 1 June 2010 | Complexo Desportivo da Covilhã, Covilhã, Portugal | 36 | Cameroon | 3–1 | 3–1 | Friendly |
8 | 8 October 2010 | Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal | 39 | Denmark | 1–0 | 3–1 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
9 | 2–0 | ||||||
10 | 7 October 2011 | Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal | 48 | Iceland | 1–0 | 5–3 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
11 | 2–0 | ||||||
12 | 15 November 2011 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal | 51 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2–0 | 6–2 | UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying |
13 | 2 June 2012 | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal | 54 | Turkey | 1–2 | 1–3 | Friendly |
14 | 15 October 2013 | Estádio Cidade de Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal | 70 | Luxembourg | 2–0 | 3–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
15 | 22 June 2014 | Arena da Amazônia, Manaus, Brazil | 77 | United States | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2014 FIFA World Cup |
16 | 11 October 2015 | Partizan Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia | 90 | Serbia | 1–0 | 2–1 | UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying |
17 | 17 November 2015 | Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg, Luxembourg | 92 | Luxembourg | 2–0 | 2–0 | Friendly |
18 | 29 March 2016 | Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria, Portugal | 94 | Belgium | 1–0 | 2–1 | Friendly |
19 | 14 June 2016 | Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne, France | 97 | Iceland | 1–0 | 1–1 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
20 | 22 June 2016 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France | 99 | Hungary | 1–1 | 3–3 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
21 | 6 July 2016 | Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Lyon, France | 102 | Wales | 2–0 | 2–0 | UEFA Euro 2016 |
22 | 1 September 2016 | Estádio do Bessa, Porto, Portugal | 104 | Gibraltar | 1–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
23 | 2–0 | ||||||
24 | 24 June 2017 | Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, Russia | 110 | New Zealand | 4–0 | 4–0 | 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup |
Honours
[edit]Sporting CP
Manchester United
- Premier League: 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13[178]
- Football League Cup: 2008–09, 2009–10[176]
- FA Community Shield: 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011[176]
- UEFA Champions League: 2007–08[176]
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008[176]
Portugal
Individual
- SJPF Young Player of the Month: May 2007[citation needed]
- PFA Team of the Year: 2010–11 Premier League[179]
- Most assists in the Premier League: 2010–11[180]
- Manchester United Players' Player of the Year: 2010–11[181]
- SJPF Player of the Month: October/November 2014[182]
- Sporting CP Footballer of the Year: 2015[183]
- MLS All-Star: 2019,[184] 2021[185]
Orders
- Commander of the Order of Merit[186]
See also
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