Rui Neves (footballer, born 1969) explained

Rui Neves
Fullname:Rui Miguel Leal das Neves
Birth Date:21 December 1969
Birth Place:Lisbon, Portugal
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1985–1988
Youthclubs1:Estrela da Amadora
Years1:1988–1993
Caps1:94
Goals1:1
Years2:1993–1994
Clubs2:Gil Vicente
Caps2:32
Goals2:2
Years3:1994–2004
Caps3:285
Goals3:9

Rui Miguel Leal das Neves (born 21 December 1969) is a former Portuguese football player.

Club career

He made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Estrela da Amadora on 9 October 1988 as a starter in a 0–2 loss to Boavista.[1] He spent the most of his career with the club, playing 318 games on the top flight of Portuguese football.

Personal life

His twin brother Jorge Neves also played football professionally, winning the Portuguese Cup with Beira-Mar and is now a coach.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZeroZero. Game Report by ZeroZero. 9 October 1988.