Umaro Baldé (footballer, born 2002) explained

Umaro Baldé
Birth Date:7 October 2002
Birth Place:Quelele, Guinea-Bissau
Height:1.68 m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Gafanha
Youthyears1:2012–2014
Youthclubs1:Damaiense
Youthyears2:2014–2019
Youthclubs2:Sporting CP
Youthyears3:2019–2021
Youthclubs3:Rangers
Years1:2022
Clubs1:Pacific FC
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Portugal U15
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalyears2:2017
Nationalteam2:Portugal U16
Nationalcaps2:2
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:2 November 2022

Umaro Baldé (born 7 October 2002) is a footballer who plays for Gafanha in the Portuguese District Championships. Born in Guinea-Bissau, he represented Portugal at youth international level.

Early life

Baldé grew up in Quelele, Guinea-Bissau in poverty, with his family moving to Portugal when he was eight or nine for a better lifestyle.[1] [2] At the age of 12, Balde joined the youth academy of Portuguese fifth tier side Damaiense.[1] After impressing in a match against the Sporting CP Youth Academy in a tournament, he was asked to join their program.[2] In 2019, he left Sporting.[3]

In 2019, he signed a contract with Scottish club Rangers' youth academy,[4] [5] joining on a two-year contract.[6] He made his U18 debut in a pre-season friendly against Partick Thistle on 8 July.[7] Playing mainly with the U18 squad, he appeared for the club in UEFA Youth League matches,[8] [9] as well as the reserve team.[10] He left the club by mutual consent on 1 February 2021.[11] After departing Rangers, he returned to Portugal and then participated in a two-month intensive training program with Prestige Sports to maintain fitness.[12]

Club career

In early 2022, he went on trial with Canadian Premier League club Pacific FC during their pre-season.[13] On 16 March 2022, Balde signed his first professional contract with Pacific for the 2022 season.[14] [15] On 28 May, he debuted for Pacific FC during a 2–2 draw with Valour FC.[16] At the end of the year, Baldé departed the club.[17]

In the summer of 2023, he joined Portuguese club Gafanha.[18]

International career

He represented Portugal at the U15 and U16 levels.[19] [20] In 2020, he was called up to a camp for the Portugal U18 team.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rangers' Umaro Balde willing to graft to regain Portugal place. March 10, 2020. James. Morgan. The Herald.
  2. Web site: Entrevista a Umaro Baldé "A rivalidade do Rangers contra o Celtic é enorme". Interview with Umaro Baldé “Rangers' rivalry against Celtic is huge”. Fábio. Neves. November 7, 2019. pt. Domínio de Bola.
  3. Web site: Rangers set to announce signing of Portuguese youngster Umaro Balde. June 5, 2019. Craig. Williams. Football Scotland.
  4. Web site: Umaro Balde loving life in Glasgow after leaving Sporting Lisbon to join Rangers. October 28, 2019. Glasgow Times. Christopher. Jack.
  5. Web site: Umaro Balde Q&A Highlights. Rangers F.C.. Stephen. Kerr. October 22, 2019.
  6. Web site: Reported Rangers newbie Umaro Balde was once jokingly valued at £22m. May 23, 2019. Matthew. Nash. The Boot Room.
  7. Web site: Rangers appear to have signed Umaro Balde after youth debut. HITC. July 9, 2019. Shane. Callaghan.
  8. Web site: Umaro Balde Shows Off New Piece of Jewellery. March 8, 2020. Everything Rangers.
  9. Web site: Umaro Balde could be Rangers' Kamara successor. March 26, 2020. Matt. Dawson. Football Fancast.
  10. Web site: Pacific FC signs Portuguese midfielder Umaro Baldé. March 17, 2022. Dami. Adeniyi. DamiAdeniyi.
  11. Web site: Rangers academy starlet officially leaves Ibrox in late deadline day exit. February 1, 2021. Jordan. Carlisle. Rangers News.
  12. Web site: Done deal - Umaro Baldé (19) verruilt Rangers FC voor Pacific FC. Done deal - Umaro Baldé (19) exchanges Rangers FC for Pacific FC. March 23, 2022. Prestige Sports. Dutch.
  13. Web site: Umaro Baldé joins Pacific FC - "Want to continue to develop young players". Transfermarkt. March 16, 2022. Manuel. Veth.
  14. Web site: Pacific FC signs Portuguese midfielder Umaro Baldé. Canadian Premier League. 29 May 2022 . 16 March 2022.
  15. Web site: Pacific FC Signs Umaro Baldé of Portugal Amid Spring Training. March 16, 2022. Our Sports Central.
  16. Web site: Much-changed Pacific FC tie Valour FC at Langford's Starlight Stadium. May 29, 2022. Bailey. Moreton. Victoria News.
  17. Web site: Haynes, Polisi, And Balde Depart Pacific FC. November 2, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  18. Web site: GD Gafanha SAD pretende "potenciar ao máximo" o plantel na 1.ª Divisão Distrital. GD Gafanha SAD intends to "maximize" the squad in 1st District Division. pt. September 27, 2023. AFA TV.
  19. Web site: Pacific Adds Umaro Balde From Rangers Academy. March 16, 2022. John. Jacques. Northern Tribune.
  20. Web site: Canadá: Ex-Sporting Umaro Baldé vai jogar no Pacific. March 16, 2022. Record. Flávio Miguel. Silva. pt. Canada: Former Sporting player Umaro Baldé will play for Pacific.

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