Sidnei Tavares

Sidnei Wilson Vieira David Tavares (; born 29 September 2001) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Wisła Płock on loan from EFL Championship club Blackburn Rovers.

Club career Tavares is a product of the Leicester City academy, which he joined in 2010 at the age of 9 from local grassroots club Carib SSFC and signed his first professional contract in 2019. He made his debut in the UEFA Europa League as an 80th-minute substitute during a 2–0 defeat against Slavia Prague on 25 February 2021. The following week, on 3 March 2021, he made his first Premier League appearance as a 77th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw against Burnley. Tavares made his first Premier League start against Brighton on 6 March 2021. In that match, he produced an on-target volley from the edge of the box, only to see it saved by opposing goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.

In 2021 Tavares signed for Porto B where he made sporadic appearances. In 2023 he joined Major League Soccer side Colorado Rapids on loan until the end of June 2024. In the summer of 2024 Tavares moved to Portuguese top flight side Moriense for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut on 11 August 2024 against Farense, receiving two yellow cards and therefore being sent off in the second half. He scored his first goal against Estrela Amadora in a 1–1 draw after coming off the bench, scoring in the 78th minute.

On 20 June 2025, Tavares joined EFL Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

On 1 September 2026, Tavares joined Wisła Płock on loan for the 2026–27 season with the option to join permanently.

International career Tavares is a Portuguese youth international and represented Portugal at U18 and U19 level although he hasn't appeared internationally since 2019. He also has duel nationality with an ability to be able to also play for the Cape Verde national team.

Personal life Tavares was born in Portugal and is of Cape Verdean descent. He is the cousin of the Portugal international footballer Nani.

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