Gustavo Manduca
Encyclopedia
Gustavo Manduca is a Brazil
ian footballer who plays for APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
, mainly as a left winger.
He also holds an Italian
passport
, and played professionally in five different countries, mainly in Portugal
– where he had a very brief spell with Benfica.
, Manduca moved in 1998 to Finland
, with HJK Helsinki
. After only two matches, he was loaned to Atlantis FC
of the second division
, for the remainder of the season.
Manduca moved to Portugal
in 1999, successively representing F.C. Felgueiras, G.D. Esposende and G.D. Chaves, all in the second level
. In the 2003–04 season he made his top flight debuts, joining F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
Manduca blossomed into a top division player with C.S. Marítimo, where he scored in a 2004–05 UEFA Cup first round penalty shootout exit against Rangers
, moving to Sport Lisboa e Benfica in January 2006, on a four 1/2-year contract. He would appear in 16 league contests, scoring in a 1–3 loss at União de Leiria on 4 February.
In August 2006, Manduca signed a one-year loan deal with the option for a permanent move with AEK Athens FC, as he was deemed surplus to requirements by new Benfica boss Fernando Santos. He made three appearances in the season's UEFA Champions League
, and helped the capital
club to the second place in the domestic league; on 16 May 2007, he signed a permanent three-year contract.
After three years (his on-loan season notwithstanding) of regular use at AEK, 30-year old Manduca signed a three-year contract with APOEL FC, from neighbouring Cyprus
. In his first season
with the club, he won the national championship
(the first in his career), scoring ten goals and providing as many assists
.
On 13 September 2011, in a home game against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
for the season
's UEFA Champions League
, Manduca scored the equaliser in the 73rd minute and, two minutes later, assisted compatriot Aílton
for the final 2–1 win, in APOEL's first ever win in that stage of the competition. On 1 November, he netted in the last minute
against F.C. Porto (same competition, venue and result).
AEK Athens
APOEL
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian footballer who plays for APOEL F.C. in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, mainly as a left winger.
He also holds an Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
passport
Passport
A passport is a document, issued by a national government, which certifies, for the purpose of international travel, the identity and nationality of its holder. The elements of identity are name, date of birth, sex, and place of birth....
, and played professionally in five different countries, mainly in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
– where he had a very brief spell with Benfica.
Club career
After a brief spell with Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto AlegrenseGrêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense
Grêmio Foot-Ball Porto Alegrense, commonly known as just Grêmio , is a Brazilian professional association football team based in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul founded by English and German immigrants on September 15, 1903. Major titles captured by Grêmio include one Intercontinental Cup, two Copa...
, Manduca moved in 1998 to Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, with HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki
Helsingin Jalkapalloklubi , internationally known as HJK Helsinki, is a Finnish football club, based in the capital Helsinki...
. After only two matches, he was loaned to Atlantis FC
Atlantis FC
Atlantis FC is a Finnish football club, based in Helsinki. It currently plays in the third tier of Finnish football .-History:The club was founded in late 1995 when Johanneksen Dynamo and FC Norssi merged...
of the second division
Ykkönen
Ykkönen is the second highest level of the Finnish football league system , although it is the highest league managed by the Football Association of Finland.-Competition:...
, for the remainder of the season.
Manduca moved to Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
in 1999, successively representing F.C. Felgueiras, G.D. Esposende and G.D. Chaves, all in the second level
Liga de Honra
The Liga de Honra , known for sponsorship reasons as the Liga Orangina, is the Portuguese second level football league. It was formerly called Segunda Divisão and Segunda Divisão de Honra . When the LPFP took control of the two nationwide levels, it was renamed Segunda Liga, before renaming it...
. In the 2003–04 season he made his top flight debuts, joining F.C. Paços de Ferreira.
Manduca blossomed into a top division player with C.S. Marítimo, where he scored in a 2004–05 UEFA Cup first round penalty shootout exit against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, moving to Sport Lisboa e Benfica in January 2006, on a four 1/2-year contract. He would appear in 16 league contests, scoring in a 1–3 loss at União de Leiria on 4 February.
In August 2006, Manduca signed a one-year loan deal with the option for a permanent move with AEK Athens FC, as he was deemed surplus to requirements by new Benfica boss Fernando Santos. He made three appearances in the season's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, and helped the capital
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
club to the second place in the domestic league; on 16 May 2007, he signed a permanent three-year contract.
After three years (his on-loan season notwithstanding) of regular use at AEK, 30-year old Manduca signed a three-year contract with APOEL FC, from neighbouring Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. In his first season
2010–11 Cypriot First Division
-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:...
with the club, he won the national championship
Cypriot First Division
The Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
(the first in his career), scoring ten goals and providing as many assists
Assist (football)
In association football, an assist is a contribution by a player which helps to score a goal. Statistics for assists made by players may be kept officially by the organisers of a competition, or unofficially by, for example, journalists or organisers of fantasy football competitions...
.
On 13 September 2011, in a home game against FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
FC Zenit Saint Petersburg
Football Club Zenit is a Russian football club from the city of Saint-Petersburg. Founded in 1925 , the club plays in the Russian Premier League...
for the season
2011–12 UEFA Champions League
The 2011–12 UEFA Champions League is the 57th season of the European Cup, Europe's premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current Champions League format. The final venue will be the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany...
's UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, Manduca scored the equaliser in the 73rd minute and, two minutes later, assisted compatriot Aílton
Ailton José Almeida
Aílton José Almeida , simply known as Aílton, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays for APOEL in the Cypriot First Division.- Örgryte IS :...
for the final 2–1 win, in APOEL's first ever win in that stage of the competition. On 1 November, he netted in the last minute
Last-minute goal
The term "last-minute goal" is used in sport, primarily association football, to describe a goal scored very late in a game. It may not necessarily refer to a goal scored in the actual final minute...
against F.C. Porto (same competition, venue and result).
Honours
HJK- Finnish CupFinnish CupThe Finnish Cup is Finland's main national cup competition in football.This yearly competition is open for member clubs of the FA of Finland. Finnish Cup has been played since 1955.Finnish Cup winner qualifies to UEFA Europa League...
: 1998 - Finnish League CupFinnish League CupThe Finnish League Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually during pre-season in winter by teams from Veikkausliiga.-Finnish League Cup finals:...
: 1998
AEK Athens
- Greek CupGreek football CupThe Greek Football Cup , commonly known as the Greek Cup or for sponsorship reasons the Football Cup OPAP, is a Greek football competition, run by the Hellenic Football Federation....
: Runner-up 2008–09
APOEL
- Cypriot LeagueCypriot First DivisionThe Cypriot Championship First Division is the top tier football league competition in Cyprus. As of 2007 it is sponsored by Marfin Popular Bank and is hence officially known as Marfin Laiki League .-Format:...
: 2010–112010–11 Cypriot First Division-Personnel and kits:Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... - Cypriot Super Cup: 2011