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Nelson Sanca

b. 2006

Portuguese footballer

Association football player
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About Nelson Sanca

Born 2006. Nelson Sanca is a Portuguese association football player.

Nelson Diogo Balde Sanca (born 10 October 2006) is a Portuguese footballer who last played as a central defender for EFL League Two club Newport County.

Career A central defender, Sanca came through at Canton F.C. in Cardiff. He joined the academy at Newport County for the 2023-24 season.

He began to be included in first-team match day squads for the club in November 2023. After 16 unused substitute appearances, he made his club debut in a 2–1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two on 13 April 2024. In April 2024 Sanca was selected as the Newport County Academy Player of the Year. In July 2024 Sanca signed his first professional contract with Newport County.

On 3 January 2025, Sanca joined Cymru Premier club Briton Ferry Llansawel on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season. On 29 August 2025 Sanca joined Cymru Premier club Llanelli Town on loan for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. He was recalled by Newport in January 2026. He was released by the club at the end of the 2025–26 season.

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Important facts

Born
10 October 2006
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Portugal

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nelson Sanca?

Portuguese footballer

When was Nelson Sanca born?

Nelson Sanca was born on 10 October 2006.

What is Nelson Sanca's occupation?

Nelson Sanca is an association football player.

What nationality is Nelson Sanca?

Nelson Sanca is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Nelson Sanca

· Wikidata: Q130488836

· DBpedia: Nelson Sanca

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