Carlos Manuel (footballer, born 1976)

Carlos Manuel Borges Sebastião (born 5 September 1976) is a Portuguese former footballer.

Carlos Manuel

Personal information
Full name	Carlos Manuel Borges Sebastião
Date of birth	(1976-09-05) September 5, 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth	Portugal
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1995–1998	Vitória de Setúbal	61	(10)
1998–2001	Porto	2	(0)
1999–2000	→ Vitória de Setúbal (loan)	14	(1)
2001	→ Leça (loan)	5	(0)
2001–2002	Oriental
2002–2003	Sporting da Covilhã	5	(0)
2003	Amora	5	(0)
2004	Sesimbra
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Manuel has been a supporter of Portuguese side Porto. He is a native of Sesimbra, Portugal.^[1]

Career

Manuel started his career with Portuguese side Vitória de Setúbal. In 1998, he signed for Portuguese side Porto.^{[citation needed]} In 1999, he returned to Portuguese side Vitória de Setúbal on loan.^{[citation needed]} In 2001, he was sent on loan to Portuguese side Leça.^{[citation needed]} After that, he signed for Portuguese side Oriental.^{[citation needed]} In 2002, he signed for Portuguese side Sporting da Covilhã.^{[citation needed]} In 2003, he signed for Portuguese side Amora.^{[citation needed]} In 2004, he signed for Portuguese side Sesimbra.^[2]

Style of play

Manuel operated as a midfielder. He mainly operated as an attacking midfielder.^[3]

Personal life

Manuel has been married. After retiring from professional football, he worked as a civil servant.^[4]

References

1. "Carlos Manuel: «Estou no FC Porto para jogar na equipa principal e não na B»". record.pt.
2. "Carlos Manuel: a lesão, o pesadelo Torreense e a festa do Penta". iol.pt.
3. "Cromo nº 1834 - Carlos Manuel". O Cromo dos Cromos.
4. "Um funcionário público pentacampeão pelo FC Porto". maisfutebol.pt.