Luís Neto facts for kids
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Neto with Portugal at the 2017 Confederations Cup
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| Full name | Luís Carlos Novo Neto | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 26 May 1988 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Sporting CP (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2006 | Varzim | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2011 | Varzim | 53 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Nacional | 25 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Siena | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2019 | Zenit St. Petersburg | 118 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | → Fenerbahçe (loan) | 13 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2024 | Sporting CP | 68 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 297 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Portugal U20 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Portugal U21 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2013–2018 | Portugal | 19 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Sporting CP (assistant) | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Luís Carlos Novo Neto (born on May 26, 1988) is a Portuguese former professional footballer. He played as a centre-back, which is a defensive position in football. After his playing career, he became an assistant coach.
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Luís Neto's Club Journey
Starting at Varzim
Luís Neto began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth team of his hometown club, Varzim SC, when he was just 10 years old. He played for Varzim in the second division of Portuguese football. His first official game was in February 2007.
Moving to Nacional and Siena
In July 2011, Neto moved to Primeira Liga side C.D. Nacional. He quickly became an important player for them. His strong performances caught the attention of bigger clubs. Soon after, he moved to Italy to play for A.C. Siena in 2012. He scored his first goal in Italy's top league, Serie A, while playing for Siena.
Time at Zenit Saint Petersburg
In February 2013, Neto made a big move to FC Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia. He joined other Portuguese players there. He played for Zenit for several years, scoring his first goal for the club in May 2013.
Loan to Fenerbahçe and Return to Portugal
In August 2017, Neto went on loan to Fenerbahçe SK in Turkey for a season. After his time in Turkey, he returned to Portugal. In March 2019, he signed a permanent contract with Sporting CP, one of Portugal's biggest clubs.
Success with Sporting CP
Neto played a key role for Sporting CP. In his second season, he helped the team win the national championship, the Primeira Liga, for the first time in 19 years. He continued to contribute to the team's success, winning another league title in 2024.
Becoming an Assistant Coach
After retiring as a player in 2024 at the age of 36, Luís Neto stayed with Sporting CP. He became an assistant manager, helping the new head coach.
Luís Neto's International Career
Playing for Portugal's Youth Teams
Luís Neto represented Portugal at different youth levels. He played for the Portugal under-21 team in the 2009 Lusofonia Games. In this tournament, his team won the silver medal.
Joining the Senior National Team
In October 2012, Neto was called up to the senior national team for the first time. He made his debut in February 2013 in a friendly match.
Representing Portugal in Major Tournaments
Neto was part of the Portugal squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He was also selected for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. In this tournament, Portugal finished in third place. He was also included in a preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Honours and Achievements
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Zenit St. Petersburg
- Russian Premier League: 2014–15, 2018–19
- Russian Cup: 2015–16
- Russian Super Cup: 2015, 2016
Sporting CP
- Primeira Liga: 2020–21, 2023–24
- Taça da Liga: 2020–21, 2021–22
- Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2021
Portugal
- FIFA Confederations Cup third place: 2017
Individual
- Segunda Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year: 2010–11
See also
In Spanish: Luís Carlos Novo Neto para niños
