Nuno Reis
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Nuno Reis is a Swiss-born Portuguese footballer who plays as a central defender. He is currently playing for Cercle Brugge
, on loan from Sporting.
, Vasco da Gama, where he was spotted by Sporting scouting team. At Sporting's Academy, Nuno Reis came through the several youth ranks, where he won eight titles (five of them National Championships) in seven seasons Sporting junior squad. He was also part of Sporting's junior team that became champions three times in a row, where he was team's captain during the last year. In addition, he was also called up for several main squad home matches, against Belenenses and Atlético Madrid (UEFA Europa League).
After graduating from Sporting's Academy, Nuno Reis was loaned out to Cercle Brugge
, alongside Renato Neto
.
. Soon after, the defender made his debut for the Portuguese Under-21 team
in a friendly against France on 9/5/11.
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging is a Belgian football team from Bruges. Cercle have played in the Belgian Pro League since the 2003-04 season, having previously spent several years in the Belgian Second Division following relegation in 1997. Their matricule is the n°12. The club play...
, on loan from Sporting.
Career
Nuno Reis started his career in a small team based in FátimaFátima, Portugal
Fátima is a city in Portugal famous for the Marian apparitions, recognized by the Catholic Church, that took place there in 1917. The town itself has a population of 7,756 and is located in the municipality of Ourém, in the Centro Region and Médio Tejo Subregion...
, Vasco da Gama, where he was spotted by Sporting scouting team. At Sporting's Academy, Nuno Reis came through the several youth ranks, where he won eight titles (five of them National Championships) in seven seasons Sporting junior squad. He was also part of Sporting's junior team that became champions three times in a row, where he was team's captain during the last year. In addition, he was also called up for several main squad home matches, against Belenenses and Atlético Madrid (UEFA Europa League).
After graduating from Sporting's Academy, Nuno Reis was loaned out to Cercle Brugge
Cercle Brugge K.S.V.
Cercle Brugge Koninklijke Sportvereniging is a Belgian football team from Bruges. Cercle have played in the Belgian Pro League since the 2003-04 season, having previously spent several years in the Belgian Second Division following relegation in 1997. Their matricule is the n°12. The club play...
, alongside Renato Neto
Renato Neto
Renato Neto is a Brazilian footballer who can play both as an attacking midfielder or as a forward. He is currently playing for Cercle Brugge, on loan from Sporting.- Career :...
.
International Career
Nuno Reis captained the Portuguese Under-20 team to their second-place finish at the 2011 U-20 World Cup2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup was the eighteenth edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup since its inception in 1977 as the FIFA World Youth Championship. Colombia hosted the tournament between 29 July and 20 August 2011, with matches being played in eight cities...
. Soon after, the defender made his debut for the Portuguese Under-21 team
Portugal national under-21 football team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation . They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future...
in a friendly against France on 9/5/11.