Diogo Andrade
Encyclopedia
Diogo Manuel Bebiano Cepeda David Andrade (born 23 July 1985 in Lisbon
) is a Portuguese
footballer who plays for Varzim S.C. as a midfielder
(right or left).
on trial. In late October, after appearing officially against Blackburn Rovers
in the season's Football League Cup
- penalty shootout win - he was loaned to another English
club, Dorchester Town
in the Conference South
.
Andrade returned to Dean Court subsequently, hoping to earn himself a contract, which eventually did not happen. His next stop was Stade Lavallois
in France
, but he could only appear officially with the reserve squad.
Andrade only appeared in 15 league games in the following two seasons combined, representing successively Portimonense SC
, FC UTA Arad
- in January 2007, he signed a three-year contract with the Marius Lăcătuș
-led side - and FC Vihren Sandanski
, the latter two being his first experiences in top division football. After nearly one year out of football, he played the 2009–10 season
with another Romania
n outfit, FC Farul Constanţa
(Liga II
); additionally, in August 2008, he had an unsuccessful trial with Oxford United
.
In the 2011 summer, after another extensive period in free agency
, Andrade returned to his country and joined Varzim SC, in the third level
.
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
) is a Portuguese
Portugal
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footballer who plays for Varzim S.C. as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
(right or left).
Football career
Andrade played youth football with local C.F. Os Belenenses. In the 2004 summer, after not being offered a professional contract, the 19-year old left the club and the country, joining A.F.C. BournemouthA.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
on trial. In late October, after appearing officially against Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
in the season's Football League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
- penalty shootout win - he was loaned to another English
England
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club, Dorchester Town
Dorchester Town F.C.
Dorchester Town Football Club are a semi-professional football club, based in Dorchester, Dorset, England, and currently playing in the Blue Square Bet South...
in the Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
.
Andrade returned to Dean Court subsequently, hoping to earn himself a contract, which eventually did not happen. His next stop was Stade Lavallois
Stade Lavallois
Stade Lavallois Mayenne Football Club is a French association football club based in Laval. The club was formed on 17 July 1902 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. Laval plays its home matches at the Stade Francis Le Basser located in the city and is managed by...
in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, but he could only appear officially with the reserve squad.
Andrade only appeared in 15 league games in the following two seasons combined, representing successively Portimonense SC
Portimonense S.C.
Portimonense Sporting Clube is a Portuguese football team based in Portimão. Founded on 14 August 1914, the club is one of the few professional clubs in the Algarve region, and currently plays in second division....
, FC UTA Arad
FC UTA Arad
UTA Arad is a football club based in Arad, Romania, founded in 1945. During its history the club won the Romanian championship six times, only Steaua Bucharest, Dinamo Bucharest and Venus Bucharest winning more titles, and the Romanian Cup twice...
- in January 2007, he signed a three-year contract with the Marius Lăcătuș
Marius Lacatus
Marius Mihai Lăcătuş is a Romanian retired football player and football coach. He is so far the most successful football player ever to play for Steaua Bucureşti...
-led side - and FC Vihren Sandanski
FC Vihren Sandanski
FC Vihren is a Bulgarian football club from the town of Sandanski, currently playing in the West B PFG, the second division of Bulgarian football. The club's home ground is the Sandanski Stadium in Sandanski with a capacity of 6,000. Vihren Sandanski's team colours are green and...
, the latter two being his first experiences in top division football. After nearly one year out of football, he played the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Liga II
The 2009–10 Liga II season is the 70th season of Liga II, the second tier of the Romanian football league system. The season started on August 15, 2009 and will end on June 5, 2010.-Seria I:||rowspan=9 style="background-color:white;"|...
with another Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
n outfit, FC Farul Constanţa
FC Farul Constanta
FC Farul Constanţa is a professional football club from Constanţa, Romania. Established in 1949, Farul is currently competing in Liga II ,after being relegated at the end of Liga I 2008-09. The club has yet to win a Romanian title...
(Liga II
Liga II
Liga II is the second tier league of the Romanian football league system. The league acquired this name in the 2006-07, being previously called Divizia B....
); additionally, in August 2008, he had an unsuccessful trial with Oxford United
Oxford United F.C.
Oxford United Football Club is an English association football club based in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The club play in League Two, following promotion from the Conference National in May 2010. The club had been a non-League side since their relegation from the Football League in the 2005–06 season. The...
.
In the 2011 summer, after another extensive period in free agency
Free agent
In professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
, Andrade returned to his country and joined Varzim SC, in the third level
Portuguese Second Division
The Portuguese Second Division is a football league in Portugal, situated at the third level of the Portuguese football league system...
.