Manuel Keliano

Manuel Keliano (born 16 January 2003) is an Angolan professional footballer who plays as an midfielder for Estrela da Amadora and the Angola national team.

Manuel Keliano
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-01-16) January 16, 2003
Place of birth Luanda, Angola
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Estrela da Amadora
Number 23
Youth career
Primeiro de Agosto
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Primeiro de Agosto 24 (2)
2023– Estrela da Amadora 3 (0)
International career‡
2023– Angola 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:01, 14 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:01, 14 October 2023 (UTC)

Professional career

Keliano began his senior career with the Angolan club Primeiro de Agosto in 2022, making 32 appearances and scoring 2 goals in all competitions in his debut season and helped them come in second at the Girabola.[1] On 19 July 2023, Keliano moved to the Portuguese club Estrela da Amadora in the Primeira Liga, on a contract until 2026.[2] He made his professional debut with Estrela da Amadora in a 2–0 Primeira Liga loss to Benfica on 19 August 2023.[3]

International career

Keliano was called up to the Angola national team for the 2022 African Nations Championship.[4]

References
  1. "Manuel Keliano está a caminho do Estrela da Amadora". www.ojogo.pt. July 9, 2023.
  2. "Estrela da Amadora contrata Manuel Keliano e renova com Kialonda Gaspar". SAPO Desporto.
  3. "Live Commentary - Benfica vs Estrela | 19.08.2023". Sky Sports.
  4. "Manuel Keliano pode ser o próximo jovem angolano a dar o salto para Portugal". www.record.pt.
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