Manuel Keliano Explained

Manuel Keliano
Birth Date:16 January 2003
Birth Place:Luanda, Angola
Height:1.85 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Estrela da Amadora
Clubnumber:23
Youthclubs1:Primeiro de Agosto
Years1:2022–2023
Caps1:24
Goals1:2
Years2:2023–
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Angola
Nationalcaps1:14
Nationalgoals1:1
Pcupdate:20 June 2024
Ntupdate:19:01, 5 July 2024 (UTC)

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

Professional career

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

International career

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

Notes and References

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