Midfielder has expertise in prime Portuguese and Iranian leagues
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 19, 2024) – San Antonio FC has signed midfielder Jorge “Bura” Nogueira, pending league and federation approval. Per group coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We’re delighted to deliver Bura to the group,” mentioned SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “He brings top-flight expertise and robust on-field management qualities, having served as a captain of his nationwide group. He’s one other bodily presence within the middle of the park who reads the sport properly, is dominant within the air and thrives in one-on-one defensive duels. We sit up for acclimating Bura to our group identification.”
Nogueira joins SAFC after registering 1,299 minutes with Iranian aspect Mes Kerman final season within the first-division Persian Gulf Professional League. Earlier than that, he spent three seasons with SC Farense in Portugal, showing in 15 Primeira Liga matches and 24 LigaPro matches. The defensive midfielder was a part of a unit that allowed simply 22 targets through the 2019-20 season. Nogueira spent a part of the 2018-19 season on mortgage with CD Aves, competing within the Portugal’s prime youth league and serving to the membership to its first U23 Championship.
Born in Guinea-Bissau, Nogueira started his skilled profession near residence, enjoying with Estrela Negra de Bissau (2013-14) and Bissau de Benfica (2015-16). The 28-year-old has 26 caps for the Guinea-Bissau Nationwide Staff, captaining the squad six instances.
San Antonio FC is presently making ready for coaching camp previous to kicking off the 2024 USL Championship season at residence, internet hosting Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 9.
