André Almeida Pinto Male
association football player
October 5, 1989
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal0
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André Almeida Pinto (born 5 October 1989) is a Portuguese association football player who played primarily as a centre-back. He was born in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal, and joined the youth system of FC Porto at age 9. While developing through Porto's academy (1999-2008, with a youth loan at Padroense in 2004-05), he established himself as a tall and defensively strong prospect.
Pinto's senior career began under contract at Porto, though he did not make a first-team appearance. Instead, he was successively loaned to clubs such as Santa Clara (2008-09), Vitória de Setúbal (2009-10), Portimonense (2010-11), and Olhanense (2011-12), accumulating experience in Portugal's leagues. In 2012 he moved abroad to Panathinaikos in Greece, appearing in domestic and cup matches. He later returned to Portugal in late 2013, signing with SC Braga (initially in Braga B, then the main squad) and stayed through to 2017. In April 2017 he agreed to join Sporting CP (effective from July), featuring in domestic competitions. Subsequent moves included a one-year contract with Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia (2019-20), then S.C. Farense (2021), and in September 2021 a one-year deal at Dinamo București.
Internationally, André Almeida Pinto represented Portugal at various youth levels (U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, U21, U23) before making a single senior cap in a friendly against Cape Verde on 31 March 2015 (he was sent off in the 60th minute). His honours include winning the Taça de Portugal with Braga in 2015-16, and with Sporting CP in 2018-19, as well as Taça da Liga with Sporting in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Overall, André Almeida Pinto's career reflects the path of a tall, defensively minded centre-back who carved roles in both domestic and foreign clubs and earned recognition at the national level.
More about André Almeida Pinto
- Taça de Portugal with Braga (2015–16)
- Taça de Portugal with Sporting CP (2018–19)
- Taça da Liga with Sporting CP (2017–18)
- Taça da Liga with Sporting CP (2018–19)
- Senior debut for Portugal (2015)
Latest news about André Almeida Pinto
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André Pinto joins Sp. Braga B coaching staff
On 2025-06-20, more than a decade after playing for Braga, André Pinto was named as part of the coaching staff for Sp. Braga B. He will join alongside Rui Fonte under head coach Simão Freitas, returning to a club where he featured in 93 matches. This marks Pinto's formal transition into coaching roles.
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André Almeida extends Valencia contract until 2029
On 2025-09-17, Valencia CF confirmed that Portuguese midfielder André Almeida agreed to a contract extension through 2029. The renewal reflects the club's confidence in him and includes improved financial terms. This move came amid external interest and Almeida's expressed desire to feel valued.
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Barcelona and Porto reportedly eyed André Almeida as '8'
On 2025-02-06, media reported that FC Barcelona and FC Porto had shown interest in André Almeida as a box-to-box midfielder role ("8"). In an interview, his coach Corberán praised his intensity and suggested Almeida could adapt into that position. These rumours underline how his versatility is drawing attention.
Frequently Asked Questions about André Almeida Pinto
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Who is André Almeida Pinto?
André Almeida Pinto is a Portuguese professional footballer born in 1989, known for playing as a central defender in clubs such as Braga and Sporting CP.
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When and where was André Almeida Pinto born?
He was born on 5 October 1989 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto District, Portugal.
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What position does André Almeida Pinto play?
André Almeida Pinto primarily plays as a central defender (centre-back).
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Which clubs did André Almeida Pinto play for?
His club career includes Porto (contracted), loans to Santa Clara, Vitória de Setúbal, Portimonense, Olhanense, then Panathinaikos, Braga, Sporting CP, Al Fateh, Farense and Dinamo București.
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Did André Almeida Pinto play for the Portugal national team?
Yes, he represented Portugal at multiple youth levels and made one senior appearance in 2015.
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What honours has André Almeida Pinto won?
He won the Taça de Portugal with Braga (2015-16) and with Sporting CP (2018-19), and the Taça da Liga with Sporting CP in 2017-18 and 2018-19.
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When did André Almeida Pinto debut for the Portugal senior team?
He made his senior debut for Portugal on 31 March 2015 in a friendly match against Cape Verde.
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Has André Almeida Pinto played football outside Portugal?
Yes, he played for Panathinaikos in Greece and later for Al Fateh in Saudi Arabia, and Dinamo București in Romania.
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How tall is André Almeida Pinto?
He is reported to be about 1.94 m tall (approximately 6 ft 4 in).
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Is André Almeida Pinto still active in professional football?
As of the last available data, he had played until 2021 with Dinamo București; his current status is listed without a club.
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When was André Almeida Pinto born?
Born on October 5, 1989
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What is André Almeida Pinto best known for?
André Almeida Pinto is known as a association football player from Portugal.
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How old is André Almeida Pinto?
André Almeida Pinto is 36 years old.
