Kevin Pina (footballer) facts for kids
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Pina with Krasnodar in 2022
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Kevin Lenini Gonçalves Pereira de Pina | ||
| Date of birth | 27 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Praia, Cape Verde | ||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
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Current team
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Krasnodar | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tchadense | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Oliveirense | 1 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Anadia (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2018–2019 | → Sertanense (loan) | 31 | (2) |
| 2019–2020 | Chaves B | 25 | (2) |
| 2020–2022 | Chaves | 39 | (1) |
| 2022– | Krasnodar | 86 | (6) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2019 | Cape Verde U20 | 1 | (0) |
| 2022– | Cape Verde | 33 | (4) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 June 2026 |
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Kevin Lenini Gonçalves Pereira de Pina, born on January 27, 1997, is a talented footballer from Cape Verde. He plays as a defensive midfielder for the Russian club Krasnodar. Kevin also proudly represents his home country on the Cape Verde national team.
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Kevin Pina's Football Journey
Starting His Club Career
Kevin Pina began his football journey in Cape Verde with a youth team called Tchadense. He made his first professional appearance for a club named Oliveirense on January 13, 2018. After that, he played for other teams like Anadia and Sertanense for a short time. In 2019, he joined Chaves.
Playing for Krasnodar
On September 8, 2022, Kevin took a big step in his career. He signed a three-year contract with Krasnodar, a club in the Russian Premier League. He liked it so much that he extended his contract on July 16, 2024, to stay with the team until June 2027.
Representing His Country
Playing for Cape Verde
Kevin Pina was first asked to join the Cape Verde national team in September 2021. He played his very first game for Cape Verde on March 25, 2022. It was a friendly match where Cape Verde won 6-0 against Liechtenstein.
Africa Cup of Nations Success
In December 2023, Kevin was chosen to be part of Cape Verde's team for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. This big tournament took place in the Ivory Coast. Kevin started in Cape Verde's first game against Ghana. His team, known as the Tubarões Azuis (Blue Sharks), won that exciting match 2-1. In their second game, Kevin scored a goal that helped Cape Verde win 3-0 against Mozambique. This win meant Cape Verde moved on to the next round of the competition!
Making History at the World Cup
Kevin Pina made history for his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored Cape Verde's very first goal ever in a World Cup match! This amazing moment happened against Uruguay. Kevin also received the "Man of the Match" award for his excellent play in that game.
Kevin Pina's Football Numbers
Kevin has played in many exciting matches throughout his career. For his clubs, he has played over 220 games and scored 14 goals. For the Cape Verde national team, he has played 33 games and scored 4 goals. These numbers show how dedicated and important he is to his teams!
Kevin's Trophies and Awards
Kevin Pina has helped his team, Krasnodar, win an important title.
- He was part of the team that won the Russian Premier League in the 2024–25 season.
