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Rui Sousa Martins da Silva

b. 1993

Portuguese handball player

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About Rui Sousa Martins da Silva

Born 1993. Rui Sousa Martins da Silva is a Portuguese handball player.

Rui Sousa Martins Silva (; born 28 April 1993) is a Portuguese handballer for FC Porto and the Portuguese national team.

He represented Portugal at the 2020 European Men's Handball Championship and the 2021 World Men's Handball Championship. In 2025 he was part of the Portugal team that reached the semifinals of the World Championship for the first time in history. They lost the semifinals to Denmark and the third place playoff to France. At the 2026 European Men's Handball Championship he was part of the Portugal team that got 5th place, their best ever finish at a European Championship.

Honours Xico Andebol Portuguese Cup: 2009–10

Sporting CP Portuguese Cup: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14 Portuguese Super Cup: 2013

Porto Portuguese League: 2018–19, 2020–21 Portuguese Cup: 2018–19, 2020–21 Portuguese Super Cup: 2019, 2021

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Important facts

Born
23 April 1993, Guimarães
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Handball player
Nationality
Portugal
Also known as
Rui Silva, Rui Sousa Martins Silva

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rui Sousa Martins da Silva?

Portuguese handball player

When was Rui Sousa Martins da Silva born?

Rui Sousa Martins da Silva was born on 23 April 1993 in Guimarães.

What is Rui Sousa Martins da Silva's occupation?

Rui Sousa Martins da Silva is a handball player.

What nationality is Rui Sousa Martins da Silva?

Rui Sousa Martins da Silva is Portuguese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rui Sousa Martins da Silva

· Wikidata: Q15843317

· DBpedia: Rui Silva (handballer)

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