Nilton De Andrade

Nilton Teixeira de Andrade (born March 20, 1996) is a Cape Verdean-born American soccer and futsal player who plays as a forward for Utica City FC in the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL) and for Brockton FC United in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL). He played college soccer at Newbury College and the University of Massachusetts Boston, earning United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American honors in 2021. De Andrade also represents the United States in international futsal.

Early life De Andrade was born on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, and moved to Boston, Massachusetts, as a teenager.

College career De Andrade began his collegiate career at Newbury College in 2016. He earned New England Collegiate Conference Rookie of the Year honors and was named to the All-Conference First Team in both seasons.

In 2021, he led the Little East Conference in goals, points, and game-winning goals and became the program’s first First Team All-American. He finished his Beacons career with 32 goals and 17 assists in 39 appearances.

Club career

Brockton FC United De Andrade joined Brockton FC United during the 2020–21 UPSL season. He helped the club win the UPSL East Region title and advance to the national semifinals, scoring twice in the regional final against NY Contour United.

He made his U.S. Open Cup debut in the 2022 first round against Western Mass Pioneers.

Utica City FC De Andrade signed with Utica City FC ahead of the 2022–23 MASL season. He recorded 12 goals and 10 assists in 22 matches during his rookie season.

In the 2023–24 campaign, he scored 26 goals and added 15 assists and was named Utica City FC’s Most Valuable Player. A club feature noted his dribbling, movement, and community involvement.

International futsal career De Andrade was first invited to training camps for the United States futsal national team in 2021.

He made his international debut at the 2024 CONCACAF Futsal Championship, scoring twice in a 7–4 win over Trinidad and Tobago.

Style of play De Andrade plays primarily as an attacking midfielder or forward. He is known for close control, quick movement, and creating scoring chances in tight spaces.

Personal life According to his UMass Boston biography, he is the son of Jaime de Andrade and has four brothers. He majored in criminal justice.

Honours

College United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American: 2021 United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American: 2019 Little East Conference Offensive Player of the Year: 2021 NECC Rookie of the Year: 2016

Club UPSL East Region Champion: 2021 (Brockton FC United) UPSL National Semifinalist: 2021 (Brockton FC United)

Individual Utica City FC Most Valuable Player: 2023–24