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Sandro Cruz

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Sandro Cruz
Personal information
Full name Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz
Date of birth (2001-05-12) 12 May 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Braga, Portugal
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
Gil Vicente
Youth career
2010–2014 Braga
2014–2021 Benfica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Benfica B 36 (0)
2022–2023 Benfica 2 (0)
2022–2023Chaves (loan) 13 (0)
2023–2024 Chaves 24 (1)
2024– Gil Vicente 0 (0)
International career
2017 Portugal U16 6 (0)
2017–2018 Portugal U17 7 (0)
2024– Angola 6 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Angola
COSAFA Cup
Winner 2024 South Africa
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 July 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 July 2024

Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz (born 12 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente. Born in Portugal, he represents Angola internationally.

Club career

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On 27 June 2020, Cruz signed a professional contract with Benfica B.[1] He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 LigaPro win over Casa Pia on 7 February 2021.[2]

On 10 July 2024, Cruz signed a three-year contract with Gil Vicente F.C.[3]

International career

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Cruz made his debut for the Angola national team on 7 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Eswatini at the Estádio 11 de Novembro. He started the game and played 81 minutes in Angola's 1–0 victory.[4]

Personal life

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Cruz is the son of the Angolan handball player Filipe Cruz.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Sandro Cruz renova com os encarnados". www.record.pt.
  2. ^ "Benfica II vs. Casa Pia - 7 February 2021 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
  3. ^ "Sandro Cruz assinou até 2027" [Sandro Cruz signed until 2027] (in Portuguese). Gil Vicente. 10 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Angola v Eswatini game report". ESPN. 7 June 2024.
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