Nelson Sanca
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 October 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Lisbon, Portugal | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Newport County | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2023 | Canton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023- | Newport County | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:26, 7 September 2024 (UTC) | |||
Nelson Sanca (born 10 October 2006) is a Portuguese footballer who plays as a central defender for Newport County.[1]
Career
[edit]A central defender, Sanca came through at Canton F.C. in Cardiff.[2] He joined the academy at Newport County for the 2023-24 season.[3][4]
He began to be included in first-team match day squads for the club in November 2023.[5] After 16 unused substitute appearances, he made his club debut in a 2–1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two on 13 April 2024.[6][7] In April 2024 Sanca was selected as the Newport County Academy Player of the Year.[8] In July 2024 Sanca signed his first professional contract with Newport County.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Nelson Sanca". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Newport County's youth provides cheer on six-game losing run~". South Wales Argus. 14 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Kirwan, Chris (5 December 2023). "Coughlan: League Two chances must be earned at Newport County". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "First Year Scholars Introduction". Newport-county.co.uk. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "Graham Coughlan: Newport County will struggle to field a team in EFL Trophy". BBC Sport. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Kirwan, Chris (15 April 2024). "Nelson Sanca has presence in abundance - Newport County boss". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ "NEWPORT COUNTY VS. TRANMERE ROVERS 1 - 2". Soccerway. 13 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ^ Newport County awards
- ^ Sanca Newport contract
External links
[edit]- Nelson Sanca at Soccerbase
- Nelson Sanca at Soccerway
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