Guimaraes 
Primeira Liga Apr 25
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Last updated on May 29, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Nélson Miguel Castro Oliveira
34 years old
Position
Forward
Height
186 cm
Weight
81 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
08 Aug 1991 - Portugal
Birth City
Barcelos
Ranking
9th
— Primeira Liga
Statistics of Nélson Oliveira — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
26
Starts
16
Minutes played
1314
Goals
3
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
1
Red
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
3 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
24 shots / 11 on target
Key passes
8
Dribbles success %
37% (7/19)
Duels won %
40% (62/155)
Penalties drawn
35
📊 General
Appearances
32
Starts
16
Minutes played
1314
Goals
5
Average rating
6.53/10
Cards
4
Yellows
-
2
Reds
⚽ Offensive stats
Goals / Assists
5 goals / 0 assists
Total / on target shots
24 shots / 11 on target
Dribbles success %
37% (7/19)
Duels won %
40% (62/155)
Standings Primeira Liga 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FC Porto | 34 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 18 | +48 | 88 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Sporting CP | 34 | 25 | 7 | 2 | 89 | 24 | +65 | 82 | WWWDD |
| 3 |  Benfica | 34 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 74 | 25 | +49 | 80 | WDDWW |
| 4 |  SC Braga | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 64 | 36 | +28 | 59 | DDDLW |
| 5 |  Famalicao | 34 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 42 | 29 | +13 | 56 | WDDWD |
| 6 |  GIL Vicente | 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 47 | 38 | +9 | 50 | LLDWL |
| 7 |  Moreirense | 34 | 12 | 7 | 15 | 37 | 49 | -12 | 43 | DLWLW |
| 8 |  Arouca | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 47 | 64 | -17 | 42 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Guimaraes | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 39 | 51 | -12 | 42 | LLLWW |
| 10 |  Estoril | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 54 | 57 | -3 | 39 | LDDLL |
| 11 |  Alverca | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 39 | LDLWL |
| 12 |  Rio Ave | 34 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 35 | 57 | -22 | 36 | DLDLD |
| 13 |  Santa Clara | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 32 | 41 | -9 | 36 | LWDWD |
| 14 |  Nacional | 34 | 9 | 7 | 18 | 37 | 45 | -8 | 34 | WLLWW |
| 15 |  Estrela | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 38 | 56 | -18 | 30 | DDLLL |
| 16 |  Casa Pia | 34 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 31 | 57 | -26 | 30 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Tondela | 34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 55 | -28 | 28 | LWWDL |
| 18 |  AVS | 34 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 67 | -40 | 21 | DWWDD |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Guimaraes
Charles
J. Castillo
José Ribeiro
Lucas Furtado
A. Oliveira
F. Dias
João Mendes
Miguel Maga
Miguel Nóbrega
O. Lebedenko
R. Abascal
T. Strata
Thiago Balieiro
Óscar Rivas
A. Ndoye
Beni
Bruma
Diogo Sousa
E. Opara
Gonçalo Nogueira
M. Mitrović
Miguel Nogueira
N. Saviolo
R. Rocha
Samu
Telmo Arcanjo
Fabio Blanco
G. Paula
Gustavo
Nélson Oliveira
O. Camara
Zeega
Career of Nélson Oliveira since 2018
2025/2026
Guimaraes
Guimaraes32Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Guimaraes
Guimaraes34Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Guimaraes
Guimaraes18Apps
2Goals
3Assists
Rating
2023/2024
Konyaspor
Konyaspor16Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023
PAOK
PAOK26Apps
7Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022PAOK
PAOK7Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021
AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC30Apps
8Goals
2Assists
-Rating
2019/2020AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC30Apps
16Goals
5Assists
-Rating
2018/2019
Reading
Reading10Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Guimaraes
Guimaraes26Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Guimaraes
Guimaraes31Apps
3Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Guimaraes
Guimaraes15Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Konyaspor
Konyaspor15Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023PAOK
PAOK22Apps
5Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022PAOK
PAOK5Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2020/2021AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC26Apps
6Goals
2Assists
-Rating
2019/2020AEK Athens FC
AEK Athens FC26Apps
14Goals
4Assists
-Rating
2018/2019Reading
Reading10Apps
3Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2024
Konyaspor
→
Guimaraes
Free
Konyaspor
Guimaraes
2021
AEK Athens FC
→
PAOK
Free
AEK Athens FC
PAOK
2019
Norwich
→
AEK Athens FC
Norwich
AEK Athens FC
2019
Reading
→
Norwich
Reading
Norwich
2019
Norwich
→
Reading
Loan
Norwich
Reading
2016
Benfica
→
Norwich
Benfica
Norwich
2016
Nottingham Forest
→
Benfica
Nottingham Forest
Benfica
2015
Benfica
→
Nottingham Forest
Loan
Benfica
Nottingham Forest
2015
Swansea
→
Benfica
Swansea
Benfica
2015
Benfica
→
Swansea
Loan
Benfica
Swansea
2014
Rennes
→
Benfica
Rennes
Benfica
2013
Benfica
→
Rennes II
Loan
Benfica
Rennes II
2013
Benfica
→
Rennes
Loan
Benfica
Rennes
2013
Deportivo La Coruna
→
Benfica
Deportivo La Coruna
Benfica
2012
Benfica
→
Deportivo La Coruna
Loan
Benfica
Deportivo La Coruna
2011
Pacos Ferreira
→
Benfica
Pacos Ferreira
Benfica
2010
Benfica
→
Pacos Ferreira
Loan
Benfica
Pacos Ferreira
2010
Benfica
→
Rio Ave
Loan
Benfica
Rio Ave
HONOURS
Cup
Greece
2022/2023
2nd Place
Cup
Greece
2021/2022
2nd Place
Super League 1
Greece
2021/2022
2nd Place
Cup
Greece
2019/2020
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2015
2nd Place
Super Cup
Portugal
2014
Winner
Coupe de France
France
2013/2014
2nd Place
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2011/2012
Winner
Primeira Liga
Portugal
2011/2012
2nd Place
FIFA U20 World Cup
World
2011
2nd Place
Taça da Liga
Portugal
2010/2011
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 18
Primeira LigaWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
Apr 11
Primeira LigaDRAW
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-1
Mar 21
Primeira LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
3-0
Mar 14
Primeira LigaLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
BIOGRAPHY
A regular presence in Guimaraes's squad, Nélson Oliveira has made his mark in the Primeira Liga through consistent performances. Born in Barcelos, Portugal, he carries the footballing culture of his homeland into every match he plays. Operating as a forward, his frame of 186 cm and 81 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. A natural attacker, he brings more than goals to Guimaraes's offensive play with his movement and desire. Before joining Guimaraes, he represented clubs including Konyaspor, Norwich City U23, Portugal, gathering valuable experience and maturity along the way. A winner at the highest level, he has lifted Taça da Liga, Super Cup, proving his ability to deliver when the stakes are highest. With the 2025/2026 campaign in full swing, he is intent on making his presence felt in Guimaraes's plans. A player of character and quality, he stands out as one of the most compelling profiles in the Primeira Liga this season.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels | Drib |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr |
Rio Ave
|
2-0 | 9 | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/6 | 0/0 |
| 18 Apr |
GIL Vicente
|
0-1 | 16 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 1/4 | 0/0 |
| 11 Apr |
AVS
|
1-1 | 20 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0/0 |
| 21 Mar |
Benfica
|
3-0 | 59 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 1 | 0 | 3/5 | 0/0 |
| 14 Mar |
Famalicao
|
1-2 | 62 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 | 1 | 4/11 | 0/0 |