Sandro Cruz

Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz (born 12 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Primeira Liga club Chaves. Born in Portugal, he represents Angola internationally.

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Rosa and the second or paternal family name is Cruz.
Sandro Cruz
Personal information
Full name Sandro Plínio Rosa da Cruz
Date of birth (2001-05-12) 12 May 2001
Place of birth Braga, Portugal
Height 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Left-back
Team information
Current team
 Chaves
Number 33
Youth career
2010–2014 Braga
2014–2021 Benfica
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Benfica B 36 (0)
2022–2023 Benfica 2 (0)
2022–2023 → Chaves (loan) 13 (0)
2023– Chaves 9 (1)
International career‡
2017 Portugal U16 6 (0)
2017–2018 Portugal U17 7 (0)
2024– Angola 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:28, 23 November 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2024

Club career

On 27 June 2020, Cruz signed a professional contract with Benfica B.[1] He made his professional debut with Benfica B in a 2–0 LigaPro win over Casa Pia on 7 February 2021.[2]

International career

Cruz made his debut for the Angola national team on 7 June 2024 in a World Cup qualifier against Eswatini at the Estádio 11 de Novembro. He started the game and played 81 minutes in Angola's 1–0 victory.[3]

Personal life

Cruz is the son of the Angolan handball player Filipe Cruz.[1]

References
  1. "Sandro Cruz renova com os encarnados". www.record.pt.
  2. "Benfica II vs. Casa Pia - 7 February 2021 - Soccerway". Soccerway.
  3. "Angola v Eswatini game report". ESPN. 7 June 2024.
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