About Nélito
Born 1958. Nélito is a Portuguese association football player and association football coach.
Manuel Gomes da Silva (born 24 December 1958), known as Nélito, is a Portuguese football manager and a former player who spent his whole playing career with Braga.
Career Nélito played on the Portuges Men's Football Under-18 National Team in 1977 and the Men's Football Under-21 National Team in 1980.
Nélito made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Braga on 2 April 1978 in a game against Varzim. Over his career, he played 160 games on the top level of Portuguese club football.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Nélito?
association football player
When was Nélito born?
Nélito was born on 24 December 1958 in Braga.
What is Nélito's occupation?
Nélito is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Nélito?
Nélito is Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nélito. https://biography.guide/nelito/
MLA: "Nélito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nelito/.
Chicago: "Nélito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nelito/.
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