Vinha

Alves Nilo Marcos Lima Fortes (born 6 November 1966), commonly known as Vinha, is a Cape Verdean former professional footballer who played as a forward.

Career Born in Praia, Vinha arrived in Portugal aged 21, starting out at Atlético Clube de Portugal. After two seasons, he moved to the Primeira Liga with S.C. Salgueiros, being an important attacking unit in the Porto side's domestic consolidation.

Vinha's solid performances attracted attention from local FC Porto, and soon after a callup – which did not materialise – to the Portugal national team. During his sole season he featured little, but still managed to contribute four league goals

In summer 1994, Vinha returned to Salgueiros for a further four seasons, always in the top division.

Post-retirement Vinha faded into obscurity upon retiring, also working as a stand employee at Exponor, a cultural exposition and forum center in Leça da Palmeira.