Biography
Who is Carlos Mané?
Early life and club beginnings
Carlos Manuel Cardoso Mané was born in Lisbon, Portugal. He began his football development early, joining the local club Sporting CP when he was nine years old. By December 2012, he achieved his senior debut while playing for the B team in a Segunda Liga match against C.D. Aves. He entered the game as a second-half substitute.
Shortly after, in January 2013, he scored his first professional goal during a match against C.F. Os Belenenses. He eventually made his Primeira Liga debut with the main Sporting CP squad in October 2013. His initial goal in the top division came in February 2014 against S.C. Olhanense.
Sporting CP and Germany
During his time with Sporting CP, Carlos Mané played 92 competitive matches. He scored 14 goals and helped the team win four cup trophies, including the Taça de Portugal in 2015 and 2019. In November 2014, he recorded his first UEFA Champions League goal during a home victory over NK Maribor.
In August 2016, he began a loan spell with the German club VfB Stuttgart. He made an immediate impact, scoring twice in his first four minutes on the pitch against SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Later, in January 2019, he joined 1. FC Union Berlin on loan. During this period, he contributed to the team as they secured promotion to the Bundesliga.
Rio Ave and Turkish career
In July 2019, he concluded his long tenure at Sporting CP by signing a contract with Rio Ave F.C. He debuted for the club in August 2019 during a Taça da Liga game against U.D. Oliveirense. His first goal for the team came later that year against Vitória de Setúbal.
Throughout his second season in Vila do Conde, he served as the top scorer for his team, netting six goals in total. Despite his efforts, the club faced a playoff defeat that resulted in relegation. In August 2021, he moved to the Turkish league to play for Kayserispor, where he spent five seasons.
International career
Throughout his career, he represented Portugal at various youth levels, including the under-15 through under-23 squads. He was a member of the under-19 team that advanced to the semi-finals of the 2013 UEFA European Championship. Also, he played for Portugal during the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, where the team reached the quarter-finals.
In September 2023, Carlos Mané made a significant career change by switching his international allegiance to the Guinea-Bissau national team. He debuted for them shortly after in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Sierra Leone, assisting a goal in a 2-1 victory.
Birthday and age
Carlos Mané was born on March 11, 1994, which makes Carlos 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Carlos shares the date with 63 other famous people.
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